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How Does Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Help My Arthritis?
Arthritis is not a single disease but a group of conditions related to joint pain or disease. It’s the leading cause of disability in the United States and affects more than 54 million people. Osteoarthritis, which is associated with aging and injury, is the most common form of arthritis. With the aging population growing every…
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Protect Your Shoulder—Wait for Professional Relocation
Shoulder dislocation is the most common type of joint dislocation. More than 50% of all joint dislocations are in the shoulder. Shoulder dislocations are common because of the flexibility of the shoulder joint. This flexibility also helps us move and rotate our shoulders freely. If you’ve ever had your shoulder dislocated, you’re more likely to…
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Recovery For a Torn ACL: The Road to Rehabilitation
Although it’s a common sports injury, you don’t have to be athletic to tear your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). In fact, there are about 350,000 accounts of ACL injuries annually in the United States. Whether your tear is due to sports, from trauma like a car accident, or from rapid movement, jumping, or swiftly rotating…
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When Do Bunions Require Surgery?
Many people struggle with bunion pain, which tends to look like a bump on your foot. But, bunions are more than just a bump. They occur when the bones in your foot start to spread apart, which causes a change in the orientation of the bones in your foot. The big toe and the smaller…
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Shockwave Therapy Treatment & Benefits
Purposely injuring an injury may not sound like a treatment that can help you get better, but that’s exactly how shockwave therapy works. At Texas Orthopaedic Associates, LLP in Dallas and Plano, Texas, our sports medicine and regenerative specialist, Robert J. Dimeff, MD, uses shockwave therapy to treat many musculoskeletal conditions, including tennis elbow and…
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How to Train to Prevent Running Injuries in Your Feet and Ankles
Running is one of the best ways to stay fit and keep your weight in check, but it isn’t without a few hazards. If you’d like to add running to your exercise regimen, our goal is to help you prevent stress (or any other) injuries so that you can reap the benefits. At Texas Orthopaedic…
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Preventing Repetitive Stress Injuries in Youth Athletes: What Every Parent Should Know
Participating in sports gives kids of all ages a safe and structured way to improve their athletic skills, expand their physical limits, become more disciplined, and learn how to be part of a team. These early life lessons are invaluable, but before your child jumps into their sports season, it’s important to recognize that all…
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Should You Have Both Knees Replaced at the Same Time?
When your knees are stiff, painful, and can’t perform their job anymore due to arthritis, a complex fracture, or an injury that won’t heal, you may need knee replacement surgery. If both knees are shot, you face a dilemma: Should you replace them at the same time and get the whole thing over with, or…
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When does a Rotator Cuff Injury Require Surgery?
The group of muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff are often and easily injured or torn. Athletes, construction workers, and anyone who lifts heavy objects are most at risk to injure their rotator cuffs, but age is also a contributing factor. For most, physical therapy is the only intervention needed to heal…
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When to Seek Help for Pain in Your Hand, Wrist or Elbow
Nowadays, you can develop pain in your hand, wrist, or elbow from seemingly any number of causes. For example, if you’re typing frequently on a computer keyboard, you may have an aching feeling in your palms and fingers at the end of a long week. On the other hand, if you’re a high-intensity athlete,... Read…
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Tips for Returning to Sports After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
No one likes the thought of surgery, but your rotator cuff injury had you sidelined and conservative treatments just weren’t the answer. You wanted to continue playing the sports you love, so arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery was the best choice. With surgery behind you, it’s time to start working your way back into your…
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How to Prepare for Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery
If you’ve decided to take the leap and replace your aging or damaged knee joint, our goal is to get you back up on your feet and moving as quickly as possible. After all, the whole goal of the surgery is to regain pain-free mobility — and 90% of those who undergo knee replacement enjoy…
