Do you need a joint replacement? An OSMC surgeon describes the decision process
If you have been experiencing chronic pain and loss of mobility in your joints, there is a good chance the possibility of a joint replacement has crossed your mind. Joint replacement can be a very...
Dry needling gives treatments a boost in OSMC’s Physical Therapy department
Sometimes, during the course of treatment, a physical therapy patient may plateau in their progress, or encounter a persistent pain or spasm. In those cases, OSMC physical therapists may consider an...
Osteoporosis is more of a problem than commonly thought, OSMC doctor says—here is what you need to know
Osteoporosis is the most common of the metabolic bone diseases. The normal balance between bone resorption and bone formation is upset with osteoporosis resulting in loss of bone mass and an...
Hip arthroscopy can treat pain and stiffness, and may even prevent hip arthritis
Hip pain is common in young, active people. In many circumstances it represents a muscular injury that will resolve on its own. When the pain does not improve despite rest and anti-inflamitory...
Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet Rich Plasma, used by high-profile athletes for years, presents lots of opportunity for everyday orthopedic treatment High-profile athletes in almost every major sport have used platelet-rich...
OSMC sports doctor warns against one-sport focus for young athletes
All around the country, youth athletes are starting to focus on one sport at younger and younger ages. Traditionally, young athletes participated in several sports, rotating between them as the...
At OSMC, ultrasound helps maximize patient comfort and efficiency of procedures
For many people, the term “ultrasound” conjures images of expectant mothers seeing their babies for the first time. While this is one of the most common applications of ultrasound technology, it’s...
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