Reconstructive surgery isn’t necessarily a single procedure. Instead, it describes specialized orthopedic techniques that restore function and structure to: Bones Cartilage Joints Muscles Tendons Ligaments As a result, these procedures can address a wide variety of damage in the body, whether it’s a congenital problem present from birth or an...
An estimated 40 million Americans struggle with arthritis — a general term for describing more than 100 different types of joint inflammation. There may be numerous kinds of arthritis, but they all share a few common characteristics: pain, reduced mobility, and cartilage deterioration. Dr. Edward R. Dupay, Jr., offers nonsurgical...
You have your nervous system to thank for your ability to interact and connect with the world around you. That’s because it controls a wide range of bodily activities, from voluntary and involuntary functions — like balance, movement, blood pressure, and blood flow — to sensations, like touch, taste, and...
Whether you have joint damage, infection, nerve problems, or a fracture, hand surgery can provide effective results. And with new minimally invasive approaches, you can get relief with fewer risks and faster recovery times. However, you’re still undergoing surgery, and you’ll likely have limited use of your hand while it...
More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children live with arthritis in the United States alone. However, it’s important to note that the word “arthritis” simply describes inflammation of the joint causing debilitating pain. More than 100 conditions fall under this umbrella term, and osteoarthritis by far is the most...
Trying to figure out what type of doctor to see when you have an injury can feel overwhelming. Should you visit your family doctor? Or maybe an orthopedist? And is sports medicine only for competitive athletes? It may seem confusing, but the short answer is fairly straightforward. Sports medicine physicians...
The term “trigger finger” can be a bit misleading, as it has nothing to do with using firearms. Instead, this tendon problem, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, describes a finger stuck in a bent position, as if pulling a trigger. At Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers, Dr....
In an ideal world, we’d all take steps beforehand to prevent sports injuries from happening. Unfortunately, we’re not always that lucky. In fact, sports injuries are quite common, especially those that result from overuse. At Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Florida, Dr. Edward R. Dupay, Jr., offers comprehensive sports medicine services....
You have three bones forming your elbow joint: the distal humerus, the radial head, and the olecranon. The distal humerus is the part of your upper elbow at the bottom of the arm bone that attaches your elbow to your shoulder. Your radial head is the knobby part of your...
When you have arthritis, you experience inflammation in at least one joint — the areas where two or more bones come together. However, not all joint inflammation has the same cause, which means they don’t respond to the same treatment. Here in Fort Myers, Florida, Dr. Edward R. Dupay, Jr....
You can sustain a fracture in several ways. Sometimes, it’s obvious, like falling or experiencing some form of trauma. Other times, a fracture can be as small as a tiny crack in your bone from repetitive stress, overuse, or weakening bone tissue. No matter what’s behind your fracture, the one...
If you have arthritis pain, you’re not alone. More than one in four Americans with arthritis experiences severe joint pain, and approximately 24 million report limiting their activities because of their symptoms. Fortunately, if you have osteoarthritis in your knees and prefer to avoid or delay a joint replacement, Synvisc-One®...
If you have arthritis then you know just how agonizing it can be when you’re in pain. And exercising is probably the last thing on your mind. But, did you know that with regular exercise you can actually improve your arthritis pain? At Orthopedic Associates Of Southwest Florida, Edward R....
If chronic, persistent shoulder pain is interfering in your daily life, one of the greatest advances in orthopedic medicine could be the solution you’ve been looking for — arthroscopic surgery. This technologically advanced and minimally invasive procedure allows surgeons to diagnose and treat damage in your shoulder joints without the...
It’s easy to assume that you have to sustain a serious trauma to break a bone. However, not all fractures involve severe breaks or accidents. In fact, two of the most common causes of fractures include osteoporosis and overuse -- both of which can cause cracks or breaks in your...
Rotator cuff injuries are a common source of dysfunction and pain in athletes of all skill levels. Whether you’re an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, it can be hard sitting on the sidelines when you have an injury. Unfortunately, pushing yourself too hard or too quickly after rotator cuff...
Stress fractures are common injuries, especially for people who have a job or play a sport that includes a repetitive force activity – such as running or jumping. Overuse and stress on your legs or feet can lead to a tiny crack in your bone, otherwise known as a stress...
If you have arthritis, you likely know how painful it can be. So you may be surprised to learn that one of the best ways to reduce arthritis pain is to get moving. Research indicates that physical activity can be very effective in reducing pain and improving mobility. At Orthopedic...
If you do work that requires extensive and repetitive use of your hands and wrists, you’re unfortunately at a higher risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that’s not only painful but aggravating. In addition to pain, you may experience persistent numbness and tingling in your hands and wrists. You’re...
It used to be that any repair to your knee entailed an open surgery, which meant months of recovery and a fair degree of immobilization. Thanks to arthroscopy, we’re able to get in and repair your knee using a minimally invasive approach that greatly reduces collateral damage and gets you...
The mobility in your shoulder makes it vulnerable to injury. Repetitive use, especially in sports, can lead to injury. Pitch a softball one too many times or swing a racquet with poor form and your rotator cuff may suffer. The rotator cuff consists of four muscles and tendons that cap...
Joint replacement surgery is an effective way to address serious joint-related pain and dysfunction. If you think you’re too young to consider hip replacement surgery as an option for your hip pain, think again. More and more patients in their 40s and 50s are opting to go in for hip...
More than 31 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, and as the population ages, that number will go up. Osteoarthritis can develop in many joints in your body, but when it hits your knees, the pain and inflammation can make it hard to walk, stoop, climb stairs, and sit. At Orthopedic...
