There are many different causes for knee pain, from wearing improper shoes to an injury (old or new) or arthritis. It is very important to take care of your knees, and there are several things we can do to help prevent and avoid injuries, and to help minimize the pain. First, a little bit about the…
Many Americans suffer with chronic osteoarthritis. It is estimated that nearly 27 million people are currently dealing with osteoarthritis of one type or another. Also called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis can affect any joint in the body, but most commonly the knees, hips, shoulders and spine. When pain from osteoarthritis or any other orthopedic condition begins to…
Anytime you hear the word surgery, it’s natural to want to take a step back and examine your options. Wondering whether it’s really necessary is also completely normal – not that you shouldn’t trust your doctor, but surgery is a scary word! You can rest assured that orthopedic specialist Dr. James Talkington recommends rotator cuff repair surgery only when…
If you’ve been watching the news or reading the paper this year, you have probably seen quite a bit of media coverage on the risks of concussions in professional and youth athletes. It is a known fact that head-on collisions, such as those that occur in contact sports like soccer and football, can lead to concussions.…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS affects more than 200,000 people a year, with a large portion of them being females. Symptoms can range from joint pain and headaches to tender lymph nodes, sore throat, and trouble concentrating. Because these symptoms can be associated with numerous other illnesses, and because there are no tests for this disorder,…
Kids can be picky about the foods they eat and the clothes they wear. Sometimes they just don’t want to take a bath, even when they really need one or use the restroom even if they really should. As a parent, it’s important to keep an eye on your child’s behavior to make sure it…
Suffer from the chronic aches and pains of inflammatory conditions like arthritis? Or perhaps you have chronic pain from an old injury from trying to perfect your golf swing? Then you’ve probably received a steroid shot to help reduce the swelling and pain. Orthopedic specialist Dr. James Talkington has long administered anti-inflammatory steroid injections, relying on…
Pediatric orthopedic medicine is completely different from adult orthopedic medicine. The approach to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions is so much different with children, because their bodies are still growing, developing and reacting differently to injuries and treatments than adult bodies. Also, children may not experience or explain pain the same way as adults, making…
Millions of Americans suffer daily with chronic knee pain, which can affect their ability to perform day-to-day tasks and ultimately greatly diminishes quality of life. A recent survey by the American Osteopathic Association found that nearly 1 in 2 Americans accept that chronic pain is just a part of life, and 41% believe chronic pain…
Few things in life are more frustrating than having to recover from an injury. It may take weeks or months to fully recover, and in the meantime you’re barred from participating in your favorite sport or workout. In addition, sports injuries and rehabilitation often involve a great amount of pain, which is sure to dampen…
