Category: Bones

What does an orthopedic doctor do? At its core, an orthopedic doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of issues related to your body’s musculoskeletal system, which includes your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. These specialists are there to help when you’re dealing with a sprain, a chronic condition like arthritis, or perhaps a fracture… Continue reading From Diagnosis to Treatment : What Orthopedic Doctors Do

A non-healing fracture, also called a nonunion, occurs when the pieces of a broken bone do not grow back together correctly. Usually, bones start rebuilding immediately after the bone fragments have been realigned and stabilized them into place. This process is called setting the bone. During the following weeks or months, new bone tissue continues… Continue reading What Happens When a Broken Bone Does Not Heal Correctly?

Bones have a unique ability to heal after damage. However, in certain cases of trauma, your injured bones may require help to align properly and heal and that is where orthopedic implants can help. Implants can be used for a variety of surgical procedures. An orthopedic surgeon may use implants to reconstruct a damaged joint,… Continue reading Removing Pins and Other Orthopedic Implants : Before, During, and After

As your broken bone heals, it should go through different phases, each involving its own set of characteristics. The amount and type of pain and other symptoms will change, as will your range of motion and strength. Knowing these phases and what you should feel as you go through them can help you spot any… Continue reading How Does it Feel When a Broken Bone is Healing?