Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa, which is a jelly-like sac that holds a small amount of fluid and acts as a cushion between bones and soft…
Patient Education
At Orthopedic Associates, we take pride in helping our patients overcome an injury, relieve their pain, and return to an active, healthy lifestyle. Read about common conditions affecting your back, neck, and spine; shoulder and elbow; hand and wrist; hip and knee; and foot and ankle.
If you have questions regarding a medical issue, please consult with your specialist at the time of your appointment, or call Orthopedic Associates at (810) 985-4900, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the hip joint. The technique allows the…
For your athletes to excel in the game, they need to consume the right nutrition. Providing nutrition advice to your athletes can help them make…
Heel pain is the most common problem that affects the ankle and foot. This comes as no surprise when you consider that every mile you walk puts 60…
Those who suffer from chronic back pain should not always assume their symptoms are as a result of poor posture. A herniated disc is known to…
This condition is an inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a fluid-filled sac that lies between the femur and the iliotibial band, a thick, wide…
This condition occurs when the ball at the head of the femur slips out of its place within the socket of the pelvic bone, (called the acetabulum…
This surgical procedure uses metal surgical screws to repair a fracture of the femur. This procedure is typically used for patients who have…
A fracture of the hip is a serious injury that most commonly affects the elderly. A hip fracture usually refers to a break of the head or neck of…
This surgical procedure replaces the head of a damaged femur with an implant designed to stabilize the femur and restore hip function. Unlike…