Better Outcomes for Younger People Getting Knee and Hip Replacements
In recent years, a growing number of younger adults are undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery—and the outcomes are better than ever before. Thanks to advancements in surgical techniques, implant technology, and rehabilitation protocols, individuals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are finding long-term relief from chronic joint pain, returning to active lifestyles faster, and […]
Knee Pain: When to Try Physical Therapy and When to Consider Surgery
Wondering if physical therapy or surgery is the best option for knee pain? Learn when to try conservative care and when to consider surgery from OCC Ortho’s orthopedic specialists.
10 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Spine and Preventing Injury
A healthy spine is essential for an active and pain-free lifestyle. Preventing spine injuries is vital to sustaining your back’s well-being. A resilient core can steady your spine to help keep your lower back painless and healthy. The muscles surrounding your spine can deteriorate from an injury or getting older, which can make actions like […]
Preparing for Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know
Proper preparation for spine surgery will help you recover quicker. Below is some advice on how to get ready. Planning physically and mentally for spine surgery is a vital step toward a positive result. Knowing the process and your part in it will help you recover faster with less problems. Quit Smoking and Drinking Alcohol […]
Hip Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Whether you’re an athlete or a retiree, hip pain can be both frustrating and limiting, impacting your ability to perform daily activities and enjoy life to the fullest. Understanding the causes of hip pain, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available can make a significant difference in managing symptoms and improving quality of […]
Managing Chronic Pain with Physical Therapy
Chronic pain can impact every single aspect of your daily life. Not only is it a constant distraction, but it can put your life on hold. Managing this pain is imperative to getting on with your life, and no one wants to be slowed down by chronic pain, no matter where it impacts you. Denver […]
Is My Wrist Fractured? How To Tell and What To Do…
What Is A Wrist Fracture? A fracture (or break) of the wrist involves at least one of the 10 bones in the area of the wrist. Most commonly it occurs from a fall on an outstretched hand. The most common wrist fracture is of the distal radius bone and frequently involves a chip fracture of […]
Dr. Choudhry Comments On Elway’s Treatment of His Hand Condition
ESPN recently published an article about his Dupuytren’s contracture, also known as Viking’s disease. Orthopedic Associates Dr. Imran Choudhry took some questions about the article and the condition and has provided the following commentary. To view the original article click here: Published on ESPN.com Q: What is the condition that John Elway has and what […]
Thumb Fracture
Most people don’t think about their thumb often. It’s just there, taken for granted. However, the thumb plays a major role in the critical functions of the hand. The thumb is needed for grasping, pushing, pulling, and just picking up and holding objects. A thumb fracture can dramatically reduce your ability to do any of […]
Meniscus Transplant
Knee pain can derail anyone’s life. Especially if it is from a torn, damaged, or missing meniscus, which is crucial to knee stability and provides cushioning to the knee joint, as well as distributing weight and stress within the joint. A meniscus transplant replaces damaged cartilage, relieves knee pain, and improves the way the knee […]
