Winter sports like basketball and wrestling keep kids active and engaged, but they also come with a higher risk of sports injury. As a parent, it’s important to know what’s normal post-game soreness and what could signal a more serious orthopedic problem. If your child is limping off the court or still in pain days
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Starting the Year in Pain? When Joint Pain Signals a Bigger Problem
The new year is a time for fresh starts, but for many, it also comes with lingering joint pain that seems to flare up after the holidays. Whether it’s aching knees after long shopping trips or stiff shoulders from winter travel, post-holiday joint pain is common. But how do you know when it’s more than
Read MoreSlips, Falls, and Ice Injuries: When Is It More Than a Bruise?
Winter conditions can make everyday activities hazardous – from your driveway to the parking lot at work. A slip on the ice can seem harmless at first, just a bump, bruise, or sore muscle. But not all fall injuries are minor, especially when you find yourself unable to stand or walk comfortably. If your fall
Read MoreER vs Orthopedic Walk-In: Where Should You Go for Winter Injuries?
Slippery sidewalks, icy driveways, and winter sports injuries are all too common during the colder months. When an injury happens, knowing where to go can make a big difference in how fast you recover. Should you head to the emergency room or visit an orthopedic walk-in clinic? When to Go to the Emergency
Read MoreThe Importance of Recovery and Recovery Tools for Adult Athletes
Staying active as an adult comes with incredible benefits—but it also places ongoing stress on muscles, joints, and connective tissue. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, recreational athlete, or competitive adult athlete, recovery plays a critical role in performance, sports injury prevention, and long-term joint health. At OSMC, we emphasize structured recovery as a core component
Read MoreRecovery for Youth Athletes: Supporting Safe, Strong Comebacks
Youth athletes put tremendous demands on their growing bodies. From practices and games to tournaments and off-season training, young athletes are constantly pushing to improve. When an injury occurs, proper recovery is just as important as the initial treatment. At OSMC, we focus on youth sports injury recovery to help young athletes heal safely, regain
Read MoreDon’t Be HURT! for the Holidays: Orthopedic Access When You Need It Most
The holidays are a time for family, travel, and celebration—but they’re also one of the most common times for unexpected injuries. Slips on icy sidewalks, sports injuries, falls while decorating, or overexertion during travel can quickly turn festive moments into painful ones. At OSMC, we believe you shouldn’t have to wait for care just because
Read MorePrevent Youth Sports Injury With OSMC – Stay in the Game
Youth sports play a powerful role in helping children build confidence, strength, coordination, and a lifelong love of staying active. But as participation grows, so does the number of injuries among young athletes. Sports-related injuries are one of the leading reasons children and teens visit orthopedic specialists, underscoring the importance of prevention, early evaluation, and
Read MorePreventing ACL Injuries in Youth Football
Understanding the Rise in Lower Extremity Injuries in Football Lower extremity injuries, including ACL tears, ankle sprains, and knee ligament injuries, have become increasingly common among youth and high school football players. Rapid changes in direction, contact on the field, quick accelerations, and unstable playing surfaces place high stress on the hips, knees, ankles, and
Read MoreAnterior Lateral Hip Replacement Surgery at OSMC
Hip replacement surgery is performed to relieve pain and restore mobility when damage to the hip joint affects daily activities and quality of life. One approach to hip replacement is anterior lateral hip replacement, which allows the surgeon to access the hip joint from the front and side. This method is designed to minimize disruption
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