Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 3

Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee

If you have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee or are experiencing knee pain and don’t know why, you probably want to know more about what…

Perioperative Nutrition: Supporting & Stimulating Recovery from Surgery

If you’re undergoing surgery—even a minor procedure—you’re probably wondering what you can do to help your body heal quickly. Perioperative nutrition is the practice of supporting the body…

7 Tips for Fast Sciatic Pain Relief

If you have sciatica, you know how painful it can be and how quickly you want sciatic pain relief. Any irritation to the sciatic nerve can sideline a…

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…

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…