You’ve heard about people getting a severe spine injury that paralyzes them and changes their life forever. Although spine injuries can be very serious, there are some spine injuries that aren’t as life changing. Luckily, our orthopedic specialists at Redwood Orthopaedic Associates have seen it all. To help you better understand spine injuries, we have […]
Although summer is the time of year to indulge in frozen treats like ice cream and popsicles, the last frozen thing you want to experience is frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. As a condition that restricts your range of motion around your shoulder, frozen shoulder can be painful and feel a bit debilitating. From the […]
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes your bones to weaken and become brittle— resulting in broken bones if left untreated. As a condition that occurs during hormonal changes or due to calcium or Vitamin D deficiency, it’s fair to say that as long as you are doing a few things right, you can protect […]
Having sore, stiff joints isn’t always indicative of arthritis. But if you are older in age and have noticed that your joints— especially around your knees— are feeling sorer than ever, you may have a condition called “osteoarthritis.” Here at Redwood Orthopaedic Associates, we specialize in treating these sorts of conditions to help ensure that […]
Having an injured knee is enough to not only put you in a bad mood, but it’s enough to put you behind on all of the things that you love— especially if you’re the outdoorsy type. As one of the first steps that we at Redwood Orthopaedic Associates encourage our patients to do (as long […]
Welcome to our blog! Within this regularly updated feature of our website, we will provide visitors with practice news and specials, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in orthopedics. We believe that patient education and open communication with your doctor are the keys to achieving healthy, fully functional […]
