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 […]
On October 13, 2022, Aidan Morgan was playing tackle football on the D line when he was hit on his left shoulder by a massive 240-pound lineman. Aidan, who weighed in at just 156 pounds, suffered a shoulder dislocation which sent pain searing through his body. He fell to the ground. The other player then […]
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 […]
Medically reviewed by Tracy Mooring, PT, MPT The kids are headed back to school and that means backpack shopping season is here again. Nothing compares to a backpack for keeping everything — from number charts to notebooks — organized and properly stored. While children may be searching for a bag showcasing their favorite cartoon character […]
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 […]
Take care of your bones, so your bones can take care of you. Whether you’re a middle-aged adult or a teenage star athlete, neglecting your bone health can lead to osteoporosis — a common yet serious disease affecting both men and women. To help combat this condition, Women’s Health Month is a great time to […]
Strong-willed, compassionate, loving, an animal whisperer: these are the words Gwen Anderson (a mom and WakeMed employee) uses to describe her highly athletic daughter, Savannah Anderson, who began showing horses at the young age of five. “She loves animals,” shares Gwen, “especially her three horses. She is also persistent, so when she sets a goal, […]
Cutting edge technology or lunatic fringe? These are the boundaries that surround alternative treatments used in regenerative orthopaedics. Two such treatments include the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapies. Although not historically considered ‘mainstream,’ these interventions are becoming increasingly popular for their potential to aid in healing and repair of the body. […]
An increasing number of youth athletes are choosing to play only one sport, all year-round. More time on the field leads to more exposure, less recovery and a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries. Whether an athlete enjoys recreational sports or competing at the elite level, it is important to take the necessary time to […]
Recent advances in carpal tunnel management including the use of ultrasound for carpal tunnel diagnosis and endoscopic carpal tunnel release techniques have allowed for timely diagnosis, less painful surgery and faster return to work than prior treatments. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common condition affecting one of the […]
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