Category: Orthopedic Surgeons

Pinky Toe Pain: Causes and Treatments

 

A person massaging their painful foot and pinky toe.

The baby or pinky toe may seem inconsequential until you experience pinky toe pain. A sore baby toe can make your day miserable, impacting your mobility. If you have a painful pinky toe, there are a variety of possible causes and treatments that can give you relief. The little or pinky toe is the fifth…

Do Plantar Fasciitis Socks Work?

 

A person wearing compressing socksmassaging their sole.

If you have pain in your heel or bottom of your foot, you could be experiencing plantar fasciitis. This condition affects the fascia or ligaments in the bottom of the foot that connect the heel to the toes. One of the non-invasive treatments that may offer relief is plantar fasciitis socks; but do they really…

What Causes Excruciating Inner Thigh Cramps?

 

An Afro-American sportsman feeling cramp in his inner thigh.

When you suddenly have inner thigh pain or cramps, it can be alarming. Most people have had cramps in their calves or other areas in their legs, but inner thigh cramps are less common. There is a difference between inner thigh pain and cramps and what causes these types of leg conditions. What Is a…

What Is an Annular Tear of the Lumbar Disc?

 

A doctor revising an MRI image and pointing at a damaged lumbar area.

The spinal column is a combination of bone, ligaments, spinal discs, nerves and other components. Injuries, degenerative disease and wear can affect the components of the spinal column, causing pain and dysfunction. An annular tear is one of the conditions that can cause pain, especially in the lower back. What Is an Annular Tear? The…

Vertiflex Procedure for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment

 

Patient with lumbar pain and a doctor explaining Vertiflex procedure.

One of the most common causes of lower back pain and sciatica is lumbar spinal stenosis. This condition results in a narrowing of the spinal column, which can compress nerves in the lower back. One of the minimally invasive treatment options for lumbar spinal stenosis pain relief is the Vertiflex™ procedure. Causes and Symptoms of…

What is the MILD Procedure for Back Pain?

 

A man suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis pain.

Lower back pain is one of the most common chronic pain problems. There are many different conditions that can cause similar lumbar back pain, but spinal stenosis is one of the most common causes of low back pain and sciatica. One treatment option is the MILD procedure, which can help manage back pain. Low back…

What Is a Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection?

 

spine

There are many pain conditions caused by irritation of the nerves that exit the spine. When inflammation or other conditions compress the nerves, it can result in radiculopathy symptoms. One diagnostic or treatment option is a transforaminal epidural steroid injection. Spine injections are an effective way to determine the source of pain and often provide…

What Is the Fastest Way to Recover from Knee Surgery?

 

A doctor revising knee x-rays and explaining the knee joint replacement surgery on a model.

The knee joints are one of the most common to be damaged from injury or disease. Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure, but it can require downtime for recovery. If you are facing a knee replacement procedure, you may wonder – what is the fastest way to recover from knee surgery? It is estimated…

Vertiflex Procedure – Is It Right for You?

 

Woman suffering from lumbar pain due to spinal stenosis.

Lower back pain and sciatica are common conditions that can impact quality of life and mobility. Spinal stenosis is often the cause of lower back pain due to nerve compression caused by narrowing of the spinal column. There are new treatments to offer relief from spinal stenosis pain, including the Vertiflex procedure. Spinal stenosis, or…

Knee Nerve Pain: Causes Symptoms and Treatments

 

Young woman suffering from sudden pain in a knee area.

When you think of nerve pain, you may think about pinched nerves in the neck, back or wrist. However, there can also be knee nerve pain when the sciatic or peroneal nerve are irritated or compressed. If you have knee nerve pain, here are the causes, symptoms and treatments for this condition. Symptoms of Knee…