Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common term we hear from family and friends complaining of numbness or pain in the wrist. However, even though carpal tunnel syndrome is well known, there are also other conditions cause wrist pain and numbness too.
For some people with elbow pain, physical therapy and rest are enough; for others, surgery is necessary to get back to enjoying the life you deserve.
After any serious injury or surgery, one of the first appointments you’ll schedule will be with your physical therapist. Physical therapists work with you during the recovery and rehabilitation to help you regain full mobility using a mix of massage, stretching, and exercises, all customized to assist you to recover faster.
There are many reasons you might find yourself in the waiting room of an orthopedic surgeon, but the one question we receive frequently at CORE Orthopedics is about referrals.
If you’ve ever had a traditional MRI you may have felt a bit uncomfortable staying still and calm in a small, enclosed space. Advancements in MRI technology have allowed for more open designs that give the patients a better experience without sacrificing image quality.
It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed if your doctor recommends back surgery, but you’re in good company. About 500,000 people have back surgery every year, ranging from minimally invasive decompression procedures to multilevel spinal fusion.
You probably never give your hands a second thought, unless they hurt or stop working properly. Dr. Raymond Metz, CORE Orthopedic’s hand specialist, is always thinking about hands.
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