Ankle sprains occur as a result of a twisting injury to the ankle in which the ligaments that connect the ankle bones (fibula and/or tibia) to the foot bones (talus) are stretched or torn either partially or completely. Types of Ankle Sprains There are different classification systems for ankle sprains. All of these systems are based […]
The patience and dedication the third seed Heritage Huskies Womens Soccer team showed on the field with their thrilling State Championship win over the second seed Pinecrest Cougars was no match for the patience and dedication that several Heritage players have exhibited off the field. Behind 80-minutes of regulation time, 20-minutes of overtime, 10-minutes of Golden Goal and 4-2 […]
Wake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Center’s Dr. Mark Wood sat down to discuss minimally invasive options for your painful shoulder if conservative methods have failed. Luke Hudson, DPT, also discusses what to expect prior to your surgery, immediately following your surgery, and your rehab. Did you know that your shoulder is a complex joint that is capable of more […]
According to the CDC, fall death rates among adults age 65 and older increased about 41% from 2012 to 2021. From 2021-2022, in the WakeMed Trauma units at Raleigh Campus and Cary Hospital, the upward trend in falls has also been evidenced — with a 8% increase in falls-related trauma among patients 65+. Fall prevention is critically important as […]
Neck pain and cervical spine disorders are prevalent conditions that can severely impact your quality of life. Most of the time, non-surgical treatments including physical therapy, medications such as steroids and anti-inflammatories, and time provide relief. However, sometimes problems with the discs in the neck can produce either a herniation or bone spurs that cause […]
Olivia Jacobs was born with the attributes of a winning athlete. With passion, self-confidence, self-discipline and resilience, she channeled her competitive spirit into her most beloved sport: basketball. For years, she was motivated and optimistic about her future as a high school and even collegiate athlete, but setbacks followed. A Debilitating Knee Injury In November 2020, […]
The legendary band, The Delta Rhythm Boys, had it right when they wrote the lyrics for “dem dry bones.” As adults age, minerals begin to leech out of the bones, leaving them brittle, fragile and prone to breaking. This condition, known as osteoporosis, may seem inevitable, but with a little work, adults can protect their […]
With an ever-increasing emphasis on value-based medicine, it is important for primary care providers to understand the management of patients with hip and knee arthritis. This group represents a very large portion of the patients under the care of any primary care provider and constitutes the largest diagnosis-based spend for Medicare. This article will review […]
Is hip pain getting in the way of living your life? Is osteoarthitis making it difficult to walk or complete daily tasks? Are non-surgical treatments no longer working? If so, a hip replacement surgery might be the right option to get you back on your feet and decrease pain. Hip replacement surgery replaces damaged or […]
Aching knees plague millions of Americans – mostly due to normal wear and tear on the joint that leads to osteoarthritis. Those patients who want to continue living an active lifestyle will often consider a knee replacement surgery – but typically only after they’ve tried all other non-surgical options. Dr. Curtis Hanson, a board-certified orthopaedic […]
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