Swimming is a great way to stay fit and have fun at the same time. However, carelessness can cause shoulder, wrist, knee, foot…
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.
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow is an inflammation, soreness, or pain on the outside (lateral) side of the upper arm near the elbow.…
You don’t have to play tennis to suffer from tennis elbow. In fact, tennis elbow is the most common elbow injury that orthopedists see. What is it…
Your lower back is a complex structure of vertebrae, discs, spinal cord and nerves. In your lower back there are:
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One of the newest orthopedic technologies, custom fit knee replacements are shaping the way joint specialists treat patients. Find out how these…
I believe everyone who wants to lose weight has to have or find that “one” trigger or life changing event to get started on a healthy path to lose…
We, at Orthopedic Associates, pride ourselves in providing our patients the best possible care. As a component to this quality medical attention…
A professional athlete who is recovering from knee surgery is likely to be fitted with a custom brace. Opinions vary, however, concerning the…
This condition occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the band of tissue that connects the femur to the tibia inside the knee joint,…
This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint.