Getting the Right Help

Getting the Right Help

2019

27 September 2019

Tips For Helping A Loved One Recover From Knee Replacement Therapy

Knee joints are tough and durable, but over time they can develop serious problems, whether due to age or conditions such as severe arthritis. When a knee joint is severely compromised, a total knee replacement may be recommended. This is a surgical procedure performed by an orthopedic surgeon. The outcomes from a total knee replacement are typically positive, and most people regain the use of their knee and have a marked decrease in pain.
22 August 2019

Shoulder Trouble? It Could Be Shoulder Bursitis

As you get older, the chances that you will get bursitis in the shoulder increases. Bursitis can be chronically painful and restrict the normal use of your shoulder. In severe cases, you may even need orthopedic surgery. However, the more you know about shoulder bursitis, and how to alleviate it, the less likely you will be to have long-term problems. What is Shoulder Bursitis? Bursitis refers to the inflammation of tiny sacs that are under and between the tendons that lay across your joints.

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Getting the Right Help

Would you go to a plumber to take care of an electrical problem? Of course not. Unfortunately, many people decide that one doctor or surgeon is just as good as another, so they pick the wrong specialist to address their medical concern. However, unlike those pipes in your house, your body parts can't be replaced easily. If a doctor mixes something up, you could be in a world of hurt--literally--for quite awhile. I learned this problem the hard way when I went to my normal family practitioner instead of working with an orthopedist for my back problem. My blog talks all about which professional to see when, so that you don't make similar mistakes.

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