Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital

Why Exercise for Knee Arthritis is Key

Arthritic knees hurt. No matter which type of arthritis affects your knees, you are likely experiencing significant pain, especially when climbing stairs and standing up from a seated…

Non-Surgical Treatments for Degenerative Joint Disease

Degenerative joint disease is the most common chronic condition of the joints and occurs most often in knees, hips, lower back and neck, small joints of the fingers,…

What To Do If You Suspect A Bicep Tendon Tear

You’ve decided to commit to getting healthy by getting back in the gym. It’s been a while since you weight-trained, but you aren’t concerned. The exercise feels good,…

Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Knee

If you have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee or are experiencing knee pain and don’t know why, you probably want to know more about what…

Perioperative Nutrition: Supporting & Stimulating Recovery from Surgery

If you’re undergoing surgery—even a minor procedure—you’re probably wondering what you can do to help your body heal quickly. Perioperative nutrition is the practice of supporting the body…

7 Tips for Fast Sciatic Pain Relief

If you have sciatica, you know how painful it can be and how quickly you want sciatic pain relief. Any irritation to the sciatic nerve can sideline a…

8 Tips for Preventing Common Orthopedic Conditions in Women

It’s not just your imagination—female athletes (and women in general) experience certain orthopedic issues more often than men. Not only that, but our injuries and recovery times also…

Is It an Ankle Sprain or Break? Symptoms & Treatment of a Common Ankle Injury

Can you tell if your injury is an ankle sprain or a break? Learn the difference between sprains and breaks and how to treat the injury so you…

Hip Labral Tear Surgery: What to Expect

If you have hip or groin pain, there’s a chance the cause of the discomfort is a hip labral tear. This damage to your hip joint does not…