Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 8

Common Question Answered: How to Find a Carpal Tunnel Doctor Near Me?

We tend to take our extremities for granted, especially our hands and wrists. From handling tools to typing and texting, we place a lot of stress on them.…

Considering The Guo Technique for Carpal Tunnel? Read This First

Like you, I’ve heard a lot of buzz recently about a new carpal tunnel release procedure known as the Guo Technique or thread Carpal Tunnel release. I have…

Why Athletes Are Using IV Therapy to Aid Performance & Recovery

Written for MOSH by Dr. Alia Fox, Founder and Medical Director for H2O. While training, athletes are constantly pushing themselves to the limit to reach new milestones and…

Healing Hands: The Benefits of Manual Therapy

Healthcare can be hands-on, in the most literal of ways. When it comes to rehabilitation, manual therapy, which is treatment applied by the hands of a physician, can…

It’s Not Sci-fi: 3D Printing Human Cartilage

Without cartilage, our joints won’t work. It is the connective tissue found between bones, in our airways, at the tips of our ribs, between vertebrae and in our…

Nurses, Our Unsung Heroes

Earlier this month, the nation celebrated the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of all nurses. National Nurses Week was launched in 1993 by the American Nurses Association. Every year,…

Feeling Like Your Best Self

Health is only one aspect of how you feel in total. From deep connections like personal relationships to fun things like shopping and food, it’s true that wellness,…

Golf Dangers: The Risk of Rotator Cuff Injury & More

For all the positive benefits of golf—physical fitness, stress relief, camaraderie—the sport can be dangerous. Stray balls, lightning strikes, and out-of-control golf carts pose very real risks. But…

Don't Let Shoulder Arthritis Slow You Down

Shoulder arthritis can be terribly disabling to those who have the condition. The pain, stiffness and loss of function make day-to-day activities very stressful. Typically, people over 50…