Are you feeling foot pain or stiffness at the ball of your foot that affects your daily activities? You might suffer from capsulitis, a common Foot and Ankle condition affecting the ligaments and tendons around the toe joint.

Capsulitis can cause pain and swelling at the ball of your foot, making routine activities like running or playing sports difficult. But what exactly is capsulitis, and how can it get treated?

If you have been experiencing continuous back pain and discomfort, you may be on the hunt for an orthopedic spine surgeon. Or perhaps conservative treatment methods have failed to treat your cervical spine symptoms. If this sounds familiar, consulting with an experienced, skilled, and board-certified surgeon is a step in the right direction.

Are you experiencing joint, muscle, or chronic pain and seeking pain-management solutions? Then you have probably heard of both cortisone injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. But which one is the right choice for your condition? 

At EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region, we prioritize diagnosing and treating injuries to the Foot and Ankle. When foot injuries do not heal with nonoperative treatments and become too severe, our foot surgeons can provide the best surgical treatments to get you to return to your daily activities. 

A bicep tear is a common injury during exercise or sports activities caused by overuse. Biceps tears occur when there is a tear in the biceps tendon, causing fibers in the muscles of the arm to separate. If left untreated, it can cause permanent damage to the muscles and tendons of the upper arm.

A total knee replacement surgery is an operation to replace all of the damaged parts in the knee joint with artificial components to get patients to return to daily activities. This operation is performed to relieve pain and restore the function of the affected area.

Total knee replacements are considered one of the most successful surgeries in orthopedics. The procedure's success rate has increased over time due to advances in medical science and implant design and techniques.

Hand doctors specialize in diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care of the hand and wrist, treating patients of all ages. They diagnose and treat various conditions to help patients return to a pain-free and active life. If necessary, orthopedic hand specialists perform surgery to repair damaged tissue, restore joint motion, relieve pressure on nerves, and help reduce pain. 

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. A tendon rupture usually occurs from overuse injuries and causes pain and swelling in the back of the ankle. This often happens during sports activities such as running, tennis, basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc.

Jones fractures are a type of fractured bone to the fifth metatarsal—the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the small toe. This common foot injury is caused by excessive stress or twisting force applied to the foot, usually from running or jumping.

Though similar, Jones fractures are often confused with avulsion fractures. Both injuries occur to the same metatarsal, but an avulsion injury occurs when the ligament connecting the base of the big toe to the rest of the foot tears away from the bone and becomes detached.

During the winter, icy conditions pose a risk to everyone, as ice and snow can increase the chance of slipping. According to the CDC, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries each year. As a person falls, they instinctively extend their arms to brace themselves for impact. As a result, they fall on an outstretched hand, which can result in a sprained wrist or hand fracture. These hand and wrist injuries are referred to as FOOSH injuries.

The ankle is a complex joint, and the ligamentous anatomy is also complicated. The most common ankle injury relating to the ankle ligaments is an acute sprain or strain of the lateral ankle ligaments, which can be caused by rolling your ankle while running or jumping or by landing awkwardly from a jump. About 20% of acute ankle sprain patients develop chronic ankle instability (CAI).

Sports injury doctors are trained to diagnose and treat injuries related to sports participation. They typically see athletes of all ages and abilities, including those participating in youth sports, high school, college, and professional athletics. Sports medicine physicians must complete an accredited residency program in orthopedic surgery followed by fellowship training in sports medicine.

Physical therapy looks to rehabilitate patients recovering from an injury, surgery, chronic pain, and other health conditions. However, some people feel hesitant about receiving treatment because sometimes there is pain after physical therapy. The pain and discomfort felt from physical therapy can happen for many reasons, but it should not deter someone from treatment.

Athletes of all ages play sports for the love of the games. But no one wants a sports injury. An overuse injury is common among athletes where bones, muscles, ligaments, or tendons get injured from repetitive stress. Learning about overuse injuries can help prevent them.

Shoulder impingement syndrome, also known as swimmer’s shoulder, is a common shoulder injury, especially to those who play sports or participate in activities requiring overhead motions. It accounts for 44% to 65% of all shoulder complaints. Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs from improper alignment of the bones and tissues from the repetitive rubbing of the rotator cuff against the top of the shoulder (acromion).

Back pain is a prevalent complaint. Approximately 16 million adults experience chronic back pain. Whether you have chronic or acute pain, finding the proper way for treating back pain can help you return to a pain-free and functional life. But you may find yourself asking, “who do I see for back pain?”

Each year, one out of four people 65 and older falls. Falling is the leading cause of injury in the older population and can make it difficult to do everyday activities or even lead to death. Learning how to prevent seniors from falling can give peace of mind to older adults, loved ones, and caregivers—and even save a life.

Knee pain is fairly common among the general population. As people age, wear and tear from work, sports, or life in general can take a toll on the joints. But if you experience a loud pop in the knee followed by pain, then the chances are you have more damage than standard knee and joint pain. If you felt a pop in your knee and now have knee pain, learning the knee anatomy, common reasons for the knee injury popping sound, and what the popping noise can mean will help you find your specific injury and the potential treatment options.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can make daily tasks difficult or even impossible to perform because of the pain or numbness in the hand and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common nerve disorders, affecting anywhere from 4 to 10 million Americans each year. Understanding the basic anatomy of the hand and the symptoms associated with it can help you learn how to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome or even treat an existing condition.

Getting a good night’s rest gives your body the rejuvenation it needs to tackle the everyday grind. Sleep affects almost every aspect of the body such as growth, the immune system, hormones, appetite, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. In opposition, a lack of sleep negatively affects the body and may increase the chance of obesity, diabetes, heart conditions, and much more.