Your hips consist of a ball and socket joint that mainly provides stability and function to the body. It has a cup-like structure called the acetabulum, which stabilizes the femur (thighbone) together with a network of surrounding muscles and ligaments. This structure helps the hip joints bear the weight of your entire upper body while […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition. It can cause pain, numbness, and tingling down the arm into the hand. The cause? One of the hand's major nerves (the median nerve) is squeezed or compressed through the wrist. If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome usually gets worse over time. Early intervention, such as wearing a […]
Rotator cuff injuries can cause severe pain and weakness. They are caused by small tears in the tendons and tissues around the shoulder. Sometimes the injury will heal without surgical intervention, but if the damage is significant, it may be required to prevent permanent damage. Orthopedic Surgery Center Panther Creek is a team of surgeons who are experts in the diagnosis and treatment across the spectrum of orthopedic injuries.
Have you experienced chronic pain in your lower back? If conservative options have failed to relieve your pain, then it may be time to discuss lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. A lumbar discectomy is a surgery that will fix a disc in your lower back. Small incisions are used during a microdiscectomy versus an open lumbar discectomy. […]
Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat diseases and injuries of the joint. The surgeon uses a small camera or scope (arthroscope) and small tools to repair the joint through tiny incisions. Since the procedure involves smaller incisions than those with open surgery, healing and recovery are generally shorter. Though arthroscopic surgery […]
With most surgeries, some amount of pain is expected. Some people hesitate to have surgery out of fear of a long, challenging, and painful recovery. It is important to consider that some surgeries are more difficult to recover from than others, but you will find relief from your symptoms if you can get through the […]
Do you have pain and stiffness in your shoulder? You may have a frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a condition that affects the capsule or joint lining of the shoulder. Over time, it can make the shoulder difficult to move or rotate. Sometimes frozen shoulders can get better on their own. […]
The Achilles tendon is a strong tendon that connects the muscles in your calf to your heel. The tendon helps us walk, run, and jump. Because of this, it can become injured or even tear. In most cases, this happens if there is a strong but sudden force. Of course athletes are at risk for […]
If you have been diagnosed with a trigger finger, then you are familiar with the symptoms. The finger can be stuck in a curled position. Unfortunately, it can often cause significant pain leading some patients to consider surgery at an outpatient surgery center in Cary. Often the pain is experienced not just when the finger […]
If you have a bunion, does that mean you'll need to have surgery? Not necessarily Many people find relief by taking measures to remove pressure from the big toe. This may include wearing a shoe that provides comfort or better cushioning in the shoe. However, if these measures have failed and you have continued pain, […]
