The number of people walking with their legs in a straight line is the oldest, most important, and most consistent indicator of the health of the spine.But a recent study in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry found that people who had suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, as well as those who suffered…
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Why is there no free surgery for kids?
Total orthopedic surgery is free but you’ll pay a small fortune to have it done.In this article, we’ll explain why, how to find free orthopedies and how to get an appointment at your local hospital.You’ll also learn how to avoid paying a high price.
How to treat a back injury
What to do if you have a back problem that requires a back surgery.1.Put your arm under the collarbone, in a prone position.This position prevents your back from moving too far under the body.2.Wrap your arm in a towel or a towel-covered blanket and place it under the rib cage.3.Lay your arm on the rib…
Southern Oregon orthopedists to be awarded $1.6 million after ‘disaster’
Posted February 17, 2018 07:09:22A group of Southern Oregon Orthopedic surgeons will receive more than $1 million in grants for the next five years after a catastrophic accident left their team in a medically induced coma.Key points:The team had been performing at least five surgeries a day in their Oregon office and a number of…
Australian surgeons amputate foot of man who had knee amputated
A man who was left in a wheelchair after a knee was amputated by an orthopedic surgeon has been left with a foot that can only be operated on with his own hands.Key points:The patient was left with “extreme pain” after being operated onThe patient is now expected to be “in a wheelchair for at…
How to get a new orthopedist
From head to toe, it’s not much of a leap to think you might be looking for a new head and neck specialist.But what you might find is a long list of different specialist organisations, all offering different treatments.What is orthopedical medicine and how do you get one?What is spinal cord injury (SCI)?And what are…
What is orthopedically repaired?
An orthopedist is a surgeon who specializes in treating injuries to the bones and joints.An orthopaedic surgeon works to restore a patient’s mobility, balance, and coordination by applying pressure and using corrective exercises.Orthopedics can be divided into two different types: acute care and rehabilitation.An acute care orthopedologist (ACO) works with a patient for a short…
