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A warning sign to prevent slips and falls.

Fractured Hips Due to Slips and Falls

What is most often the cause of a hip fracture? No one likes to fall. Interestingly enough, the first thought that most people have after slipping and falling anywhere other …

  • Posted on: Dec 12 2019
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Male athlete with symptoms of tennis elbow.

Tennis Elbow

Do you have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, which is a relatively common condition, occurs when a tear develops in the tendons attached to the outside …

  • Posted on: Nov 22 2019
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Woman on sofa checking to see if she has a sprained ankle.

Sprained Ankles

Will a sprained ankle usually heal by itself or is it necessary to go to the doctor for treatment? We all know that the symptoms of sprains and strains are …

  • Posted on: Nov 15 2019
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South Island Orthopedics discusses how to diagnose arthritis of the hip.

Diagnosing Arthritis of the Hip

How can I tell if I am developing arthritis in my hip? Arthritis has become such a common ailment that many people are unaware of just how serious the prevalence …

  • Posted on: Oct 10 2019
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South Island Orthopedics gives an overview of rheumatoid arthritis in the knee.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee

Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis in the knee or is it always osteoarthritis? When someone is diagnosed with arthritis in the knee, we generally assume that it is …

  • Posted on: Oct 3 2019
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South Island Orthopedics discusses how you can prevent knee arthritis.

Preventing Knee Arthritis

If we live long enough, is it inevitable that, sooner or later, we will all develop arthritis in the knees? We associate arthritis with aging, but, in fact, arthritis does …

  • Posted on: Sep 9 2019
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South Island Orthopedics discusses the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and RA.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and RA

What is the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis? Carpal tunnel syndrome has become a familiar condition, and there is a good reason for that. Most people have …

  • Posted on: Aug 10 2019
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Anterior Total Hip Replacements

What are the advantages of anterior total hip replacement surgery? It is not surprising that total joint replacement surgeries, or joint arthroplasty, has become so common. Not only are they …

  • Posted on: Jun 25 2019
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