by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Aug 16, 2022 | Health Tips
CTS is a common illness that causes tingling, numbness, and discomfort in the hand and forearm. Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when the tunnel at the base of the hand becomes constricted or when the synovial membrane that covers the flexor tendons swells and presses...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Aug 12, 2022 | Health Tips, orthopedic blog
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy are two of the most promising and successful treatments for various medical issues. Although there are many similarities between the two procedures, you should be aware of some significant differences if you consider...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Apr 1, 2022 | Health Tips
Shoulder injuries can be painful and wildly inconvenient, especially for athletes. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the question we get asked most often after shoulder injuries is how long they will take to recover. Because they require adequate recovery time, getting...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Feb 1, 2022 | Health Tips, shoulder surgery
Are you struggling with shoulder pain? If that’s the case, you aren’t alone. Our shoulders are the most mobile joints in our bodies and, for that reason, they are oftentimes the most unstable. Because of their complex bone structure, shoulder injuries are fairly...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Nov 30, 2021 | Health Tips
Orthopedic surgery involves any operation done on the musculoskeletal system. The system comprises your muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Orthopedic surgeons perform [1] various kinds of orthopedic surgeries. Traditional procedures are now being replaced...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Nov 15, 2021 | Health Tips
Many people mistakenly believe that sports medicine only applies to athletes. In reality, it’s a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of exercise-related injuries for anyone involved in physical fitness. As the leading orthopaedic surgery...
