Common Conditions that Orthopedists Treat

The following are the 10 common conditions ortho doctors treat on a daily basis.

Fractures

A fracture is a medical condition in which one or multiple bones are partially or completely broken. In severe cases, the bone is broken into several fragments, which is called a comminuted fracture. These are one of the most common orthopedic injuries and can occur due to falls, accidents, or sports impacts. If you are suffering from a fracture, you need to go to an orthopedist as soon as possible.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

An anterior cruciate ligament injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament is stretched or partially or completely torn. The symptoms of a cruciate ligament injury are an audible cracking sound during injury, instability of the knee, and joint swelling. It’s common among athletes or those who spend most of their time in extreme physical activity. 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

People who frequently type, sew, or do repetitive movements with their hands and arms may eventually develop carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s a nerve compression syndrome. Some symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are numbness, tingling, or pain in the hand or fingers. If you are suffering from this condition, wrist splinting, pain management, physical therapy exercises, and surgery in severe cases can help. 

Arthritis

When the smooth cartilaginous layer lining joints is lost, bones start grinding on bones during joint movement. It is known as arthritis, and it is an autoimmune bone and joint disorder that can lead to pain and joint deformities if not treated soon. Arthritis affects people of all ages and occurs in the knees, hips, hands, and neck.

Rotator Cuff Tear

Repeatedly performing the same shoulder motion can result in a rotator cuff tear. To be precise, it's a tear in one or more of the four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and can lead to acute injury. Common symptoms of this condition are shoulder pain and weakness. Depending on the severity of the tear, it can require surgery or physical therapy for proper healing. 

Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis, and it involves pain around the elbow joint. Not only to tennis players, but it can happen to painters, plumbers, carpenters, and hairdressers. It's often managed with rest, pain relief, and avoiding activities that cause pain, but if you don't get relief, visit an orthopedist.

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common conditions and can occur due to muscle strains, injuries, and issues, such as arthritis or disc problems. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, burning sensation and may be acute, subacute, or chronic. If you are suffering from severe back pain for more than a few weeks, or if it spreads down to your legs, you should quickly visit a professional orthopedic Cape Canaveral clinic.

Bursitis

Bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the bursae, tiny fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints. You can develop this condition if you indulge in repetitive motions. Pressure can lead to pain, swelling, and stiffness, and result in bursitis in the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee joints. Severe conditions require antibiotics, steroid injections, or surgery. 

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition where you feel pain in the bottom of your heel due to irritation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is stabbing pain in the feet, which is worst in the morning or after rest. It improves with movement but can return after periods of rest.