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Types of Achilles Tendon Injuries & How to Fix Them

The Achilles tendon runs from the bones of your heel to your calf muscles and is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It’s quite common for this tendon to become injured and there are a few different types of injuries that the tendon can sustain. Tendonitis This is caused by overuse or damage

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Recognizing the Signs of Tendonitis & How to Treat it

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, tendonitis causes more than 70,000 people to miss work per year. This is just one of many reasons why it is important to understand the symptoms of tendonitis so that you can avoid not only the pain but the inconvenience it puts on your daily life. What is

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 Non-Surgical Options for Knee Pain

  Those who suffer from knee pain may be reluctant to see an orthopedic specialist because they feel as though surgery may be their only solution. This is not always the case, and there are various ways in which your discomfort can be alleviated without surgical intervention. According to the CDC, bone and joint disorders

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Quadriceps Autograft for ACL Reconstruction: A Safe and Effective Option

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, connecting the femur to the tibia. It provides stability and helps control the rotational movements of the knee joint. ACL injuries are common in athletes involved in sports that require sudden stops, pivoting, and jumping. The ACL can be torn

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Common Golf Injuries – and How to Avoid Them

Golf is a popular sport enjoyed by people of all ages, but like any physical activity, it can come with the risk of injury. The most common golf injuries involve the back, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands. These injuries can occur due to poor swing mechanics, repetitive strain, overuse, or sudden trauma. While golf injuries

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Dr. Deeptee Jain Joins The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches

The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches has announced the addition of Deeptee Jain, MD, to their team of orthopedic and spine specialists. Dr. Jain is a board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon focusing on evaluating and treating degenerative spine conditions, including lumbar and cervical disc herniations, degenerative disc

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Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica

Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that those with sciatica experience varies

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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc

The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its normal shape or consistency and begins to bulge into the spinal canal, it is

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What’s Causing the Pain in My Knee?

Knee pain shows no preference in a person’s age or who it affects. People of all age ranges can experience mild to severe discomfort in their knees and it is the most common orthopedic complaint that patients bring to their doctors.  The real question is, why is this pain happening? Discomfort in the knees can

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Everything You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs through the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to

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