Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 3

Is It an Ankle Sprain or Break? Symptoms & Treatment of a Common Ankle Injury

Can you tell if your injury is an ankle sprain or a break? Learn the difference between sprains and breaks and how to treat the injury so you…

Hip Labral Tear Surgery: What to Expect

If you have hip or groin pain, there’s a chance the cause of the discomfort is a hip labral tear. This damage to your hip joint does not…

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,…