Why think about your bone health? Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Yet the way your body replaces your bone tissue can change and diminish. Osteoporosis is disease in which the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. Women who are past menopause
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How to find a Doctor with Osteoporosis Expertise
For People With Osteoporosis: How To Find a Doctor By: National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Isabel Johnson, age 64 years old, picked up a brochure on osteoporosis at her local pharmacy. What she read about the ”silent disease” concerned her. She learned that she had a few risk
Read MoreCan I Go To An Orthopedic Doctor Without A Referral?
We are often asked by our patients if they can visit an OSMC doctor without their primary physician’s referral. Yes, you can! But, be sure to understand the details. If you know that your condition is specific to services treated by an orthopedic specialist, booking an appointment directly can often save you time, money, stress
Read MoreWhat to know about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hands… have you ever considered how much we rely on them? When they start to ache or hurt it can be surprising and frustrating. One common hand condition OSMC physicians see in patients is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the narrow ‘tunnel’ formed by the bones and other tissues of your wrist
Read MoreWhat is a muscle cramp? How do I manage muscle cramps?
Most people are likely to experience a muscle cramp at some point. Perhaps sudden cramping woke you out of sound sleep or interrupted your latest reality show binge? Though muscle cramps generally last a few seconds, it can sometimes feel like forever because the pain can be intense. Muscle cramps occur suddenly, causing involuntary contractions
Read MoreYou Can Reduce Arthritis Pain with These 5 Exercises
Arthritis is not for sissies. It hurts when you move, but it hurts more when you don’t move. Finding that balance is key to reducing arthritis pain. When it’s painful to grasp your cup of coffee or amble down a flight of stairs, the last thing on your mind is exercising. Joint pain, fatigue, and
Read MoreWhat To Do When an Athlete Gets Injured
For some, participating in sports is the highlight of their day. The stressors of school or a career can quickly be put at bay when an athlete steps on the field, court, road, or into the gym. But what do you do if you think you have an injury? Hardcore athletes tend to discount the
Read MoreWhy Stress Fractures are a Greater Concern for Women than Men.
Chances are, you’ve heard of stress fractures. Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone often caused by overuse. But did you know studies have shown that women are at a greater risk of developing stress fractures than men? Why is that? Several reasons include nutrition deficiencies, lower bone density, and hormonal differences, especially in
Read MoreNo-appointment-needed immediate walk-in orthopedic care available in two Indiana locations: Elkhart & Granger-Mishawaka
ELKHART, INDIANA – The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center of Northern Indiana, Inc., commonly known as OSMC, announces that it has two OrthoCare walk-in medical clinics providing no-appointment-needed immediate orthopedic care for kids and adults. Patients will see an orthopedic doctor during their visit. Locations are in Granger-Mishawaka and Downtown Elkhart. Both locations are open
Read MoreDr. Klaasen discusses anterior hip replacement, with incision at bikini line.
Dr. Mark Klaassen provides insight in this video about anterior hip replacement with an incision at the bikini line. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IDFSqRb_2yU . This blog and vlog (video log) post is not intended to provide personal medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment to you or to any other individual. It is
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