A patient is diagnosed with diabetes when their body cannot produce adequate insulin to control their blood sugar. It can also develop when you can no longer utilize the hormone properly. The inability to create and process insulin correctly causes diabetes-linked complications, including orthopedic issues. For instance, diabetic people are more prone to joint diseases,
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5 Tips For A Safe And Active Summer From An Orthopedic Doctor
Summer is finally here! Now’s the perfect time to be out and about, whether it’s taking a trip to the beach, hiking up a mountain, or playing your favorite outdoor sport. With warmer weather comes more fun outdoors — and unfortunately, more opportunity for sports and exercise-related injuries. While our physicians are always ready to
Read MoreCommon Spine Injuries Following an Accident
Being involved in an accident, especially ones that cause trauma to your back makes you vulnerable to spinal injury. If you suspect that you have sustained an injury to the spinal column, have yourself checked immediately. Any damage to your spine is cause for concern. If left untreated, spinal damage can lead to more severe
Read MoreBone and Joint Health Awareness Month: Common Bone and Joint Conditions
October is Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month— a health campaign intended to increase public awareness of the importance of prevention, management, and treatment of bone and joint conditions. At Advanced Orthopedic Center, we believe that one of the secrets to living life with no physical limits is to take care of your bone and
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