Edmonds Orthopedic Center

Q: If I have arthritis, do I have to have surgery?
A: Absolutely not. Arthritis is rarely an emergent condition and many non-operative treatments exist. Surgery is a last-resort.
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To better understand how knee problems occur, it is important to understand some of the anatomy of the knee joint and how the parts of the knee work together to maintain normal function. First, we will define some common anatomic terms as they relate to the knee. This will make it clearer as we talk about the structures later.
Many parts of the body have duplicates. So it is common to describe parts of the body using terms that define where the part is in relation to an imaginary line drawn through the middle of the body. For example, medial means closer to the midline. So the medial side of the knee is the side that is closest to the other knee. The lateral side of the knee is the side that is away from the other knee. Structures on the medial side usually have medial as part of their name, such as the medial meniscus. The term anterior refers to the front of the knee, while the term posterior refers to the back of the knee. So the anterior cruciate ligament is in front of the posterior cruciate ligament.
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Back pain can be caused by many different conditions. It can range from uncomfortable to disabling. The fastest route to recovery is correct diagnosis of the problem and the optimum therapy. Our board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons have extensive experience in every aspect of both operative and non-operative care. They work as a team with patients and their families to ensure the best treatment possible.
Our board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons have extensive experience in every option for operative and non-operative care to identify the best treatment options for you.
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An ankle sprain is a common injury and usually results when the ankle is twisted, or turned in (inverted). The term "sprain" signifies injury to the soft tissues, usually the ligaments, of the ankle. A ligament is made up of multiple strands of connective tissue, similar to a nylon rope. A sprain results in stretching or tearing of the ligaments. Minor sprains only stretch the ligament. A tear may be either a complete tear of all the strands of the ligament or a partial tear of only some of the strands. The ligament is weakened by the injury; how much it is weakened depends on the degree of the sprain.
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