Arthritis could be caused by about 100 different diseases, but it all leads to one main symptom: inflammation of the joints. Inflammation is the body’s way of fighting off injury or infection, and it is completely healthy for short periods of time. However, arthritis can cause severe, long-term inflammation which will eventually kill joint tissue.... View Article
Author: Carrollton Orthopaedics
Preventing Injuries: Treadmill vs Running Outside
For runners, the repetitive motion and impact of shifting your body weight from one foot to the other can cause wear and tear over time. Whether you’re just starting out or completing your second marathon, you may experience heel, foot, knee and lower back pain at some point. Injuries and strains can interrupt your training... View Article
Carpal Tunnel Explained
We sat down and interviewed Hand Surgeon, Dr. Amrish Patel about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome describes the symptoms which arise from compression of one of the major nerves of the arm, called the median nerve, as it passes through wrist. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome most... View Article
Web Resources
For additional information on arthroscopy, sports medicine, and much more, please visit. Arthroscopy.com – Useful information regarding treatment of upper and lower extremity injuries including arthroscopy of the knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and carpal tunnel. Smith-Nephew.com – Information regarding orthopaedic conditions, procedures and patient education. Stryker.com – Information in the areas of orthopaedic products, support... View Article