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Common Industrial Injuries

Falls Whether falling outside after slipping on a patch of ice, or tripping and falling down the stairs, falls are one of the most common causes of on-the-job injuries. Falls […]

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What is Repetitive Stress Disorder?

Tendonitis Tendonitis is pain and inflammation of a tendon, which is connective tissue that attaches bones to muscle. There are many conditions specific to body parts that are also tendonitis, […]

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What Are Ligament Disruptions?

In our musculoskeletal system, ligaments are structures made up of strong collagenous and fibrous connective tissue, that connect your bones to each other. Your ligaments essentially serve as the glue […]

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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

The hip joint is where the ball of the thigh bone (femur) joins the pelvis at a socket called the acetabulum. There is cartilage covering both the bone of the […]

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Why You May Need an Orthopedic Express Care

Orthopedic injuries happen on a daily basis, often when we least expect them. That’s why orthopedic physicians specialize in treating these injuries and chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system, which […]

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All About Sprains and Strains

You were playing a game of pick-up basketball, and now your ankle is swollen and it hurts. How do you know if it’s serious and what you can do to […]

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Should I Have a full Body MRI?

Has your doctor ordered a full body MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)? If you are wondering why you would need one, the answer will often depend on what your doctor is trying to […]

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Industrial Injuries on the Job

Accidents, as the saying goes, happen. Sometimes at home, on the road, or even on the job. Industrial injuries on the job not only happen, they can cause severe, even […]

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