Seaside Surgery Center Blog
Sharing news of note and informative articles on joint conditions
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Cubital tunnel syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome involves a part of your elbow commonly referred to as the “funny bone,” but there is nothing funny about cubital tunnel syndrome! Have you ever awakened in the morning to find your hand is still “asleep”? You might be experiencing numbness or tingling in your arm; your pinky and ring fingers may be… Read More
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Partial shoulder replacement
Partial shoulder replacement may be an option if you are experiencing shoulder pain. If only one portion of your shoulder joint has cartilage damage, replacing only that portion may relieve your pain and restore your shoulder’s functionality. To understand partial shoulder replacement, let’s look at how the shoulder works. The shoulder joint is a ball and… Read More
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Bunions
Bunions are those unsightly bumps that form on the inside of your foot at your big toe joint. Many people think that bunions are a bony growth. That may be true for a few people, but for most of us, the bunion represents a dislocation of the big toe. It begins to deviate closer to… Read More
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Hip fractures
Hip fractures occur for a number of reasons and diagnosing one is not always as simple as you might think. Hip pain is the primary symptom of a fractured hip. However, that pain could be from an actual fracture, or pain from an injury, fall or condition that could potentially cause a fracture. Your physician… Read More
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Knee injuries
Knee injuries are, unfortunately, common in today’s world. People are remaining active into their 60s, 70s and beyond. While their spirits may be soaring, their joints may be sore! A sudden turn on the dance floor, a game-winning kick that over-extended a leg, even kneeling in the garden − all are activities and movements that… Read More
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Biceps tendon tears
Biceps tendon tears affect an area of our bodies long given to romanticism. They’ve been nicknamed “guns,” “pipes,” and “pythons.” They’re why Popeye eats his spinach. They’re where macho men sport elegant, flowery tattoos proclaiming their devotion to “Mom.” Rosie the Riveter rolled up her sleeve and became the nation’s wartime heroine with hers. They’re… Read More
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Total shoulder joint replacement
Outpatient total shoulder joint replacement can relieve your shoulder joint pain. To understand why, let’s look at how your shoulder works. Your upper arm bone (humerus), shoulder blade (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) make up your shoulder. The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball, or head, of your upper arm bone fits into a shallow socket… Read More