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Signs That It’s Time for Hip Replacement Surgery
When non-surgical treatments stop relieving your chronic hip pain, or your pain reaches debilitating levels, hip replacement surgery may be the best option to relieve your discomfort, restore your mobility and improve your quality of life. Hip pain is an increasing problem for many seniors in America. After time over-the-counter pain medications can lose their…
Read More5 Fast Facts About Shoulder Pain Causes and Treatments
According to the World Health Organization, 9% of all adults in the U.S. reported struggling with chronic shoulder pain.* The shoulder is a complex joint held in place by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Pain in your shoulder can lessen mobility and strength, which can hinder your day-to-day activities. There are several causes of shoulder pain, and…
Read MoreAre Chronic Back Problems Causing Your Leg Pain and Numbness?
Eight out of ten adults suffer leg pain or discomfort caused by back problems at some point in their lives. The causes of chronic back pain vary, but persistent back problems may stem from poor posture, injury, overexertion or lack of exercise, or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Diagnosis and treatment of back problems are sometimes…
Read MoreGetting Back in the Game: Recovering from ACL Surgery
ACL injuries are common in people who play high-impact contact sports such as basketball and soccer. Torn anterior cruciate ligaments rarelyheal correctly on their own, which is why most orthopedic surgeons will suggest reconstructive ACL surgery. During anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery, your torn ligament is repaired using a tissue graft. Even though the surgery…
Read MoreArkansas Surgical Hospital Achieves AAHHS Accreditation
North Little Rock – November 30th, 2015 – Arkansas Surgical Hospital has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Hospitals and Health Systems (AAHHS). Accreditation distinguishes this health care organization from many other facilities by proving the hospital provides the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, external process of…
Read MoreFind Out What’s Causing Your Chronic Knee Pain
Chronic knee pain affects many people, but the underlying conditions that cause it can vary widely. Learning more about the common causes of knee pain can help you narrow down your available treatment options. Everyone experiences twinges of knee and joint pain as they age, but for some people, knee pain persists over a long…
Read MoreWhat Are My Treatment Options as Osteoarthritis Progresses?
Chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis can impact your quality of life. Follow your doctor’s osteoarthritis treatment guidelines to take advantage of all your options. Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that causes pain, stiffness, and tenderness in your joints. As osteoarthritis progresses, it can also affect your range of motion and make it difficult to carry out…
Read MoreDoes Your Spondylolisthesis Require Spine Surgery?
Treatment for spondylolisthesis typically involves physical therapy, pain medication, and other nonsurgical options. However, in some cases spinal fusion surgery can offer a more effective solution for your severe, ongoing back pain. Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebrae (or spinal bone) moves out of position and rests on the bone below it, placing pressure on one or…
Read MoreOur Surgeons’ Guide to Recovering From Hand Surgery
Hand surgery recovery is a delicate and often frustrating process. Be sure to follow all of your surgeon’s instruction to ensure you regain your full range of motion. Whatever the reason for your hand surgery, you can prepare yourself by planning a hand surgery recovery timeline with the help of your orthopedic surgeon and following…
Read MoreSciatica: Symptoms and Non-Surgical Treatments
The Sciatic nerve runs from your lower back down the back of each leg. When this nerve is irritated, it causes pain that can range from occasionally annoying to severely debilitating. You may experience sciatic pain in your lower back, upper legs and, in some cases, all the way down through your feet. Sciatica usually…
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