Well-informed patients lead to better surgical outcomes. If you are preparing to undergo orthopedic surgery, here is a list of things you should do before and during your surgical consultation. When you first meet with your orthopedic surgeon, you will want to share with him or her in full detail how your problem began, how […]
It’s no secret that your body changes as you get older. You may find yourself waking up with more aches and pains than you used to in your younger days. It can be hard to determine which of those achy joints and muscles are natural from aging or more cause for concern. Here are some […]
Tips and Tricks for Living with Joint Pain in Cooler Weather Do you have a family member that swears they can tell when a storm is coming in their joints and bones? Maybe you’re the family member. Either way, though it is known as an old wives’ tale there may be some truth to it. […]
If you play high school, college, or professional football, then you know just how important it is for you to take care of your body. Because football is a contact sport, it’s one of the sports that causes the most injuries. To head into the season feeling strong and remain strong throughout the rest of […]
Thanksgiving is about more than just spending time with family and friends and stuffing your face with delicious food; it’s also about eating foods that can help you enjoy healthier joints. Here at Redwood Orthopaedic Associates, we want all of our patients to enjoy not only a delicious Thanksgiving dinner but a healthy one as […]
If you played sports growing up or if you were a particularly rambunctious child, then you may have experienced one or more stress fractures or bone breaks. As a different kind of fracture and one that typically affects adults, compression fractures commonly occur in patients who have osteoporosis. In most instances, compression fractures cause back […]
