Hip & Knee Care
Contusion (Bruise)
Athletes in all contact sports have many opportunities to get a muscle contusion (bruise). Contusions are second only to strains as a leading cause of sports injuries. Most contusions are minor and heal quickly, without taking the athlete needing to be removed from the game. But, severe contusions can cause deep tissue damage and can... Read More »
CrossFit Injuries & Treatments
Let OrthoNOW Care treat you now for a faster recovery CrossFit isn’t just a fitness trend—for many devoted followers of this exercise regimen, it’s a way of life. But, those fitness fanatics may also find that regular visits to an orthopedic specialist comes with the routine. Of all those who’ve tried this rigorous workout regimen,... Read More »
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy
This is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat chronic plantar fasciitis. It is also a minimally traumatic surgical treatment for this common problem. This procedure is used to release the fascia’s proximal medial aspect when chronic plantar fasciitis doesn’t respond to an array of aggressive conservative, nonsurgical treatments. Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy has an 87%... Read More »
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
FAI is a condition where the bones of your hip joint come too close and pinch tissue People with FAI usually have pain in the groin area, although the pain sometimes may be more toward the outside of the hip. Sharp stabbing pain may occur with turning, twisting, and squatting, but sometimes, it is just... Read More »
Hip Arthritis
Arthritis literally means “inflammation of a joint.” In some forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, the inflammation arises because the smooth covering (articular cartilage) on the ends of bones wears away. In other forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, the joint lining becomes inflamed as part of a systemic disease. These diseases are considered... Read More »
Hip Bursitis
The main symptom of hip bursitis is pain at the point of the hip. The pain usually extends to the outside of the thigh area. In the early stages, the pain is usually described as sharp and intense. Later, it may feel more achy and spread out. Typically, the pain is worse at night, when... Read More »
ACL Injury
ACL injury occurs when the knee is forcefully twisted causing ACL tears. Changing direction rapidly, slowing down when running, and landing from a jump may cause tears in the ACL. ACL injury is a sports-related injury. Athletes who participate in skiing and basketball, and athletes who wear cleats, such as football players, are susceptible to... Read More »
MCL Injury
Injuries to the MCL are usually caused by a direct blow to the outside of the knee. These types of injuries often occur in contact sports, such as football or soccer. MCL tear treatment is offered by OrthoNOW.
Meniscal Tears
Your knee is the largest joint in your body and one of the most complex. Because you use it so much, it is vulnerable to injury. Because it is made up of so many parts, many different things can go wrong. Meniscal tears are among the most common knee injuries. Athletes, particularly those who play... Read More »
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Your first sign may be a bit of discomfort and stiffness in your groin, buttock, or thigh when you wake up in the morning. The pain flares when you are active and gets better when you rest. When the cartilage wears away completely, bones rub directly against each other. This makes it very painful for... Read More »