OrthoThoughts
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If you have started running more this summer and your shins are screaming at you by mile two, you are not imagining it. Shin splints are one of the most common summer running injuries, and they are also one of the most mismanaged. Most people either push through the pain
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. These symptoms point to arthritis in most people’s minds, and arthritis is certainly common. But not every case of joint pain is arthritis, and not every type of arthritis is the same. Getting the right diagnosis is the difference between a treatment plan that
May is one of the best months to be outside in Arkansas. The weather is warm, the garden is calling, and after months of staying indoors, the urge to dig in and plant is hard to resist. But every spring, one of the most common reasons patients visit our back
Spring is officially here in Arkansas, and so is the season for tennis, golf, baseball, and pickleball. But along with the fun comes a familiar complaint: elbow pain. If the outside of your elbow aches, you might be dealing with tennis elbow. If the pain is on the inside, golfer’s
If you’ve ever reached for something overhead and felt a sharp pain shoot through your shoulder, you know how fast a rotator cuff injury can disrupt your routine. Whether it happened on the pickleball court, during a weekend project, or just reaching for a high shelf, you’re not alone. Rotator
We’re Building Something Big in North Little Rock On February 11, OrthoArkansas broke ground on a new outpatient surgery center in North Little Rock – and we couldn’t be more excited about what it means for our patients and our community. This isn’t just a new building. It’s a major
Daylight saving time is finally here. With the sun staying up later in the evening, the temptation to jump right back into outdoor activities is undeniable. Whether you are dusting off your running shoes for a neighborhood jog, joining a local pickup soccer game, or just tackling heavy yard work,
March brings a rush of excitement for local families across Arkansas. The weather warms up, daylight saving time gives us more evening sun, and suddenly, our calendars are filled with soccer practice, track meets, and baseball tournaments. But as the intensity on the field ramps up, so does the risk
You are 48, maybe 55. You still work full-time, you (try to) go to the gym, and you certainly don’t feel “old.” But your knees tell a different story. They ache when you get out of the car. Your hip catches when you climb the stairs. Yet, when the doctor
Hand and wrist pain can be incredibly frustrating. It limits your ability to type, grip objects, or even button your shirt. When that stiffness or tingling starts to set in, many people wonder: is this just a sign of getting older, or is it something specific like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
It’s a startling sensation: you’re walking through the grocery store or stepping off a curb when, suddenly, your leg gives way. That feeling of “buckling” or “giving out” is more than just a momentary stumble; in the orthopedic world, we refer to this as knee instability. While it might feel
There are few things more frustrating than settling into bed for a good night’s rest, only to be woken up at 2:00 AM by a throbbing ache or a tingling “pins and needles” sensation in your hand. You shake your hand out, adjust your pillow, and try to drift back