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Talking About Sports Injuries and Orthopedic Care Practices

Hi there, my name is Ivy. I spent my formative years playing team sports with my peers. I played hard and ended up injured more often than not. I often visited my orthopedist to have sports injuries treated after falling or hurting myself playing on the team. The orthopedist helped me understanding the healing process, so I could make a full recovery as quick as possible. I will update this site with information about the orthopedic diagnostic process and treatment plans for each type of injury. I hope you will learn a lot about this subject from my blog.

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2017

Some Treatments Your Doctor Might Recommend For Spinal Stenosis
If you have mild symptoms of spinal stenosis, you may be able to control them with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications. However, it's possible your condition will gradually get worse over time and you'll need other spinal treatments to get relief from the discomfort caused by your condition. These are some of the treatments your doctor may recommend if medications and home treatments are not able to manage your pain. Spinal Injections

3 Signs You're Running Too Much
It's no secret that running can be good for your health. After all, it can help you get your heart pumping, and it can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. However, this does not mean that you can overdo it. Everyone is different, so there is no set amount of running that is safe for everyone. However, there are some signs that you can watch out for that can show that you are overdoing it.

What To Expect After A Total Hip Replacement Surgery
A total hip replacement is a major surgery, so if you need to have this procedure done, it is important to be informed. Understanding the recovery process after a hip replacement surgery is a good way to help ensure that you have a smooth recovery. If you have a hip replacement surgery scheduled in the future, you can expect the following after the procedure is completed:  Hospital Stay After your hip replacement surgery, you will need to spend a few days in the hospital so you can be observed by your orthopedic surgeon and nurses.