Osteoporosis fracture prevention starts with knowing your risk factors, getting a bone density test if you qualify, and combining adequate calcium and vitamin D with regular weight-bearing exercise and a fall-proofed home. These steps, started today, can meaningfully lower your chances of a broken bone later in life.
You may be ready to consider knee replacement when chronic knee pain limits your walking, stairs, or sleep, when daily activities have become difficult despite months of conservative treatment, and when X-rays show advanced arthritis, often described as bone-on-bone. Timing is based mainly on your pain and function rather than a strict age cutoff.
A severe ankle sprain is likely if you cannot bear weight on the foot, notice significant swelling or bruising, feel pain directly over a bone, sense the ankle giving way, or still have symptoms after about a week of rest. Any of these signs means it is time to see an orthopedic specialist rather than waiting it out at home.
How long does a broken wrist take to heal? Garey Orthopedic breaks down the recovery timeline, casting, and rehab exercises for wrist fractures.
Turf toe is a common but often overlooked sports injury. Garey Orthopedic explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment for this big toe sprain.
