Bumps and bruises are part of life. But some bumps may signal a problem. If you’ve noticed hard bumps under the skin on the palm of your hand, it’s time to get them checked out. They could be a symptom of Dupuytren's (pronounced (du-pwe-TRANZ) contracture. What is Dupuytren's Contracture? This condition impacts a layer of tissue under the skin of your palm, called fascia. This tissue … [Read more...]

Most of us have broken or will break a bone somewhere along the line. We all know that a broken bone can hold you up and slow you down. There’s nothing more frustrating than a lengthy healing process as we long to get back to our daily routines and favorite activities. Making sure the bone heals safely and properly is job number one for your orthopaedist. However, there are some steps you can take … [Read more...]

We love winter sports and the fun and adventure of skiing and snowboarding. There’s nothing like the rush of sailing down a mountain on a brisk winter day. The good news is that the advent of releasable bindings has reduced the risk of breaking a leg. But, in spite of skiing and snowboarding becoming safer overall, other injuries are on the rise. The best way to avoid injury is by applying … [Read more...]

Concussion awareness is on the rise, and concussion management is evolving thanks to a better understanding of the condition from the medical community and the public. For decades, rest has been the go-to recommendation following a concussion. But in recent years, experts have come to understand that a more active approach to treating concussion can mean faster recovery, and physical therapy plays … [Read more...]

Work-related injuries can be especially tough to work through. There’s often an emotional component that isn’t present with sports or other types of injuries. Patients may feel isolated from co-workers, frustrated at having to sit out and embarrassed because they were hurt on the job, even if they are in no way responsible. At Countryside Orthopaedics, the goal is to get patients healthy and back … [Read more...]

Chronic pain is a term we hear a lot these days, most often in connection with our nation’s opioid abuse epidemic. Chronic pain is a very real condition and absolutely needs to be addressed. But as experts and families witness the negative effects of opioid use, even in treating legitimate medical conditions, the search for non-drug options to combat chronic pain has become a major … [Read more...]

Whether a patient is a child with a sports injury, a senior injured by a fall or anyone in between, the goal when recovering from a broken bone is to regain strength and movement and avoid reinjury. This is why physical therapy following a fracture is so essential, with a focus on building up to normal activities safely through a gradually more challenging program. Here’s some useful information … [Read more...]

Sprain injuries are like common colds: we all get them, and we all have an opinion on how to take care of them. But sometimes we need a fact-based, medical refresher on how to properly treat a sprain. And yes, we’ve got a pretty definitive answer to the ice vs. heat argument! What Is A Sprain? A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tissue that connects two or more bones to a joint. When the … [Read more...]