How to Treat These 5 Common Winter Injuries
When you think of winter, chances are you picture skiing, ice skating, and fluffy white snow covering the neighborhood. But as fun and as beautiful as winter can be, it …
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6 Ways to Avoid a Slip and Fall Injury This Winter
Now that Halloween has come and gone, holiday decorations are starting to appear, and you have to spend a few extra minutes scraping frost off the windshield every morning, snow …
The Difference Between MRIs and X-Rays
If you experience an injury or suffer from an ongoing condition, your doctor may need to perform various types of imaging to see what is going on inside your body. …
Ankle and Foot Fractures and Sprains
Foot and ankle injuries happen to millions of people every year. They’re often the result of accidents, but a foot fracture or ankle sprain can happen even while doing simple …
The Preventative Benefits of Running
At South Island Orthopedics, we are dedicated to improving the musculoskeletal health of our patients. Our team consists of orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists trained in their respective specialties to …
Multi-Sport Athletes – How to Keep Them Safe
Athletic injuries in young people are on the rise as participation in sports increases. About 5 million children and adolescents aged 18 and younger see a physician or specialist for …
The Difference Between Carpal Tunnel and Diabetic Neuropathy
What are two conditions that are often misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome? There are actually several: arthritis and tendonitis, for instance. An important mimic for carpal tunnel is diabetic neuropathy. …
Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment, Causes, and History
Dupuytren’s disease (sometimes erroneously termed ‘Viking disease’ because of its prevalence in Scandinavian populations) is a relatively rare condition that affects the palmar fascia, which is the layer of tissue …
About Clavicle Fractures for Teens
Do you know where your clavicle is? Or how to tell if it’s broken? A broken clavicle can be a painful, disruptive injury, and it’s common. If your active teen …
What You Need to Know About Total Knee Replacement Protocol
There are over 750,000 knee replacements performed every year in the United States, but if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to book a knee replacement, you’re …