Carrying extra body weight can have a profound impact on your orthopedic health, leading to painful conditions, reduced mobility, and an increased risk of injuries. Understanding how those additional pounds can affect your musculoskeletal system is the first step towards taking control of your long-term joint and bone health.  The toll of excess weight on your orthopedic health   When …

The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it’s also the time of year known as National Spine Health Awareness Month. That’s right, a full month dedicated to those 33 amazing bones that …

Glenoid fractures, while relatively less common than other orthopedic injuries, pose significant challenges to both patients and healthcare professionals. The glenoid, being a vital part of the shoulder joint, plays an essential role in the wide range of motion that shoulders are known for. Detecting and correctly managing these fractures are crucial for a full recovery and return to pre-injury …

When you feel a stubborn ache in your neck or shoulder, the culprit might be a muscle knot. These pesky, tight spots of muscle fibers can cause significant discomfort and even headaches if left unmanaged. But relief is within your reach; with the right approach, you can alleviate the pain and prevent future occurrences. Armed with the knowledge of effective …

Experiencing knee pain can significantly restrict your daily activities, making even simple motions like bending your leg an ordeal. Whether it’s a sharp pain in your knee when kneeling or a dull ache when straightening your leg after sitting, understanding the root causes is the first step towards finding relief. The knee, a complex joint that supports much of our …

Dead Arm Syndrome presents as a perplexing condition, striking those engaged in repetitive shoulder movements with sudden, acute pain, rendering their arm temporarily unusable or weak. It often creeps up on athletes, especially baseball pitchers, who demand the utmost from their shoulders, only to find themselves grappling with sharp discomfort and a concerning loss of function. The journey to reclaiming …

Your knees are complex marvels of human engineering, but they are also vulnerable to rough play, sudden twists, or the mere misfortune of taking a step the wrong way. Understanding the structure of the knee is crucial in recognizing when something has gone amiss, such as the onset of a knee sprain – an injury that can bring even the …

The Achilles tendon runs from the bones of your heel to your calf muscles and is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It’s quite common for this tendon to become injured and there are a few different types of injuries that the tendon can sustain. Tendonitis             This is caused by overuse or damage to the area and …