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Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or backward, resulting in stretched or torn muscles and…
Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as spinal stenosis. This results in pressure on the spinal…
Aspen Orthopedic Specialists will open a new location in Oak Creek on Tuesday, May 26. The brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic at 8907 S. Howell Ave., Suite 800, will be open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with consultation, diagnostics and…
The specialty-trained surgeons at Aspen Orthopedic Specialists have resumed orthopedic surgery for their patients. Since area hospitals and surgery centers can maintain the appropriate level of health care resources, including personal protective…
You can move your fingers because of soft tissues called flexor tendons that are attached to your fingers and the muscles in your arm. These tendons glide through channels called tendon sheaths, and trigger finger is the result of inflammation or…
Overuse injuries are the result of small, repetitive forms of trauma to the structures in your arm. Whether you’re an elite athlete or work with a computer daily, learning about upper extremity overuse injuries can help you practice caution…
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that covers the top of the upper arm bone, helping to hold the shoulder joint together. The structure allows the arm to rotate in the joint so you can throw a ball, pick an apple, or give someone a…
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to offer essential orthopedic care, Aspen Orthopedic Specialists is now offering telemedicine as an alternative approach to seeing patients with bone, joint and muscle concerns. This approach…
Orthopedic and musculoskeletal specialists devote their practices to helping patients who experience joint problems. They have a comprehensive understanding of how your joints work and what causes joint pain, and they can provide a precise…
Taking a positive approach to arthritis can make all the difference in creating and sustaining life-altering habits. Since arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body, it’s important for those suffering to…