How long should you wait before seeing a doctor when you have a possible rotator cuff tear? If you have persistent pain or stiffness in your shoulder, then why wait when you could go directly to Urgent Care at ORTHOKnox orthopedic clinics to be evaluated by sports medicine specialists? Our doctors can diagnose your shoulder…
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10 Things Every Total Knee Surgery Patient Needs to Know
It can be exciting to look forward to a new knee. No pain and easier movement? Yes, please! But it can also be overwhelming to plan a total knee surgery. There is a lot of information to sort through, and while the nitty-gritty details are important, we have narrowed down our knee surgery tips and…
Common Sports Injury Myths
I remember chanting “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” before soccer matches in high school. While it got our team hyped up to play, we were actually shouting one of the most common sport’s myths and creating an environment in which athletes feel pressured to push through the pain. Spoiler alert: sports should not be painful and…
Summer Scar Care
Your surgical incision has healed. Summer is here, the sun is shining, and you want to be outside. As you prepare to be out in the sun it is important to remember scars are more sensitive than the rest of your skin. This means scars need extra protection either by avoiding sun exposure or applying…
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Knee Osteoarthritis and Treatments
Many patients suffer from the pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis which interferes with their daily lives. At ORTHOKnox, a new and innovative treatment for patients with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis (OA) who need partial or total knee replacements is MAKOplasty®. During this procedure at ORTHOKnox, the surgeons control a robotic arm using…
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Top 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Injuries
With the twinkling lights on rooftops, sparkling ornaments on the tree, and holiday parties, it is the most wonderful time of year! But with these holiday decorations and festivities, comes the risk of injury. It is one of the busiest times of year for urgent care centers. Placing that star on top of the tree…
Sprains vs. Strains
SPRAINS VS STRAINS You lace up your sneakers, grab your keys, and head to the greenway to start your run. Just twenty steps in, you accidentally step off the sidewalk and your ankle twists. You sprained it. Or maybe you strained it. Regardless, you are in pain and can’t run. This is a common occurrence…
