Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 3

How to Improve Joint Health and Avoid Permanent Damage

If you’re experiencing joint pain, you may wonder—is it arthritis? How do I improve my joint health to avoid permanent joint damage and conditions like arthritis? Despite the…

Avoid Summer Injuries: How To Stay Safe This Season

Enjoy summer by avoiding common summer injuries. Whether at the beach, the backyard, or the game-day battlefield, learn to stay safe and off the bench this season.

Osteoporosis In Men: Why Guys Should Care About Bone Health

Did you know men are at risk for developing osteoporosis before the age of 70? Long-term lifestyle habits, medications, and medical conditions place younger men at a higher…

Golfer’s Elbow: Stay Safe & Swing Easy

Do you have pain in your elbow and lower arm? You may have golfer’s elbow. Learn about medial epicondylitis and how to stay safe and swing easy this…

The Important Role of Orthopedic Nurses

It’s National Orthopedic Nurses Week and therefore, the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the caring individuals who have devoted their careers to this noble profession. Orthopedic…

9 Baseball Safety Tips for Spring Training

The snow has melted, the days are getting longer, and the faraway, faint smell of ballpark franks is in the air. It’s time for baseball. Allison Hocking, athletic…

Dealing With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Did your New Year’s Resolutions include running, but not pain? Unfortunately, running can come with patellofemoral pain, commonly known as runner’s knee. This condition can worsen by overtraining,…

What You Should Know About Patellar Tendon Tears

It’s been a long game. Tennis shoes squeak on the glossy floor as your teammate passes you the ball. You pivot to the hoop and take that 2-point…

How to Prevent Cold Weather Joint Pain in Hands and Wrists

As the weather gets cooler, many people are affected by joint pain in the hands and wrists due to arthritis or injury. Bodily extremities are prone to “shutting…