When you have a condition or injury that affects your bones, ligaments, tendons, or muscles, then your primary care doctor may not have the expertise to provide comprehensive treatment. This is where orthopedists, or orthopedic doctors, come in. They specialized in this type of medicine, so there are certain situations where their expertise is needed….
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When and Why You Should See an Orthopedic Doctor
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Three Leading Causes of Workplace Injury and How to Prevent them
Every 7 seconds, a worker is injured on the job. These injuries, ranging from minor to severe, caused in estimated $161.5 billion in lost income and expenses. While in recent years the number of work-related incidents have declined year-over-year, there is still significant opportunity to further reduce their occurrence. The first step to prevention is…
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Are Digital Devices to Blame For Your Joint Pain?
The average adult spends 5.9 hours with digital media each day–a number which has skyrocketed in the past decade. When you consider this usage includes smartphones, desktops, laptops, and other connected devices like over-the-top streaming devices and game consoles, it’s a little surprising that the number isn’t higher. While they certainly come with added convenience,…