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There are many tools that orthopedic doctors use to diagnose and analyze a patient’s needs. One of those tools is known as electrodiagnostic testing, which includes electromyography (EMG) as well as nerve conduction studies (NCS). These tools have many benefits, but how accurate are they?
Once a strain of bacteria has affected your joint replacement implants, it cannot be easily removed. For this reason, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests the following tips to keep in mind after a total joint replacement:
A physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist (physiatrist) differs from an orthopedic surgeon in that they only offer a nonsurgical approach to pain and injury treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions.
According to a recent study, football injuries are most severe at the beginning of a game or during kickoff.
The field of physical therapy is very important to those patients who are seeking treatment to regain full range of motion following an injury, condition, or surgery.
Lifting weights can be an effective addition to any exercise or rehabilitation program.