Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 8

It’s Not Sci-fi: 3D Printing Human Cartilage

Without cartilage, our joints won’t work. It is the connective tissue found between bones, in our airways, at the tips of our ribs, between vertebrae and in our…

Nurses, Our Unsung Heroes

Earlier this month, the nation celebrated the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of all nurses. National Nurses Week was launched in 1993 by the American Nurses Association. Every year,…

Feeling Like Your Best Self

Health is only one aspect of how you feel in total. From deep connections like personal relationships to fun things like shopping and food, it’s true that wellness,…

Golf Dangers: The Risk of Rotator Cuff Injury & More

For all the positive benefits of golf—physical fitness, stress relief, camaraderie—the sport can be dangerous. Stray balls, lightning strikes, and out-of-control golf carts pose very real risks. But…

Don't Let Shoulder Arthritis Slow You Down

Shoulder arthritis can be terribly disabling to those who have the condition. The pain, stiffness and loss of function make day-to-day activities very stressful. Typically, people over 50…

Common Hand Problems: Trigger Finger

Have you ever woken up with a finger that sticks, or triggers? It is disconcerting when a finger suddenly doesn’t bend down and straighten normally. Although trigger finger…

The Dangerous Realities of Frostbite

It’s not uncommon to hear people make offhanded, unofficial diagnoses of frostbite. But frostbite is a serious condition; it can be fatal. And frostbite can manifest in mere…

Pregnancy and Physical Therapy: Reducing Pain While Increasing Health

From the announcement of pregnancy to the delivery of a new baby, the journey of childbirth is an exciting one. A mother’s body endures some extraordinary changes through…

High-Tech Knee Replacement Surgery Makes Strides

Knee technology. It’s a thing. And like other technology that improves our lives, it’s evolving. Knee replacements are a common, yet sophisticated procedure and that’s where the technology…