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What Is a Medical Legal Expert?
posted: Apr. 27, 2023.

A medical legal expert is a doctor who is trained to help untangle the legal aspects of an injury you have suffered at work, in an accident, or from medical Read more
Working With an Orthopedic Surgeon
posted: Jan. 06, 2023.

Your body is made up of multiple systems and it’s crucial that each system is functioning correctly. The base system of your body is the musculoskeletal system, and it consists Read more
What Is Knee Meniscal Surgery?
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

When a knee joint is healthy, it has two C-shaped cartilage-like structures (meniscuses). The medial meniscus is on the inside of the knee, and the lateral meniscus is on the Read more
The 3 Most Common Types of Shoulder Surgeries
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Patients are referred for shoulder surgery to repair and restore function to a damaged shoulder joint. Injury, inflammatory disease, and wear and tear are common causes of shoulder damage. Surgery Read more
Who is a Candidate for Spine Surgery?
posted: Aug. 15, 2021.

Sudden or degenerative spinal damage such as herniated discs and ligament injuries can mean dealing with daily neck and back pain. Whether from a bad fall or a degenerative condition Read more
Getting Back in the Game After and ACL Tear
posted: Jun. 19, 2021.

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common sports-related injury. The ability to return to play following an ACL injury is the primary concern of most athletes. Prompt surgical intervention Read more
Signs of a Rotator Cuff Injury
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.

Your shoulder is one of the largest, most complex joints in your body. It involves three bones held securely in place by a group of muscles and tendons. Together, they Read more