The fluid in your knee joints have a natural lubricant between the bones called hyaluronic acid. The lubricant acts as a shock absorber. In many people, this lubricant wears away with time, causing knee pain. Your doctor may prescribe nonsteroidal…
Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries, especially for athletes or those with active lifestyles. These injuries can be a source of significant kKnee Pain & ACL Injury | Chapin, SC | Palmetto Bone & Jointnee pain and…
As we embrace the heart of winter, the world seems to slow down, creating an ideal backdrop for self-care and health improvements. This season is an opportune time, particularly in 2024, for those considering knee replacement surgery. With fewer engagements…
These days, Americans understand more about their health than at any time in history. From the grocery store to the medicine cabinet, we’re making smarter choices more often on average to our individual and collective benefit. But even if we…
On any other day, your wrist pain is a bother. At your keyboard, during your favorite hobbies, or as you exercise, wrist pain nags the enjoyment out of daily life. But during the holiday season—when there’s chopping to do and…
For most of us, chronic back pain feels like the world’s most uncomfortable puzzle. Our backs lock up when we bend down. They fizzle with pain when we stand up straight. At night, back pain keeps us dreamless, and on…
Setting aside urgent or life-saving cases, surgery is seldom our first treatment choice. With housework to do, a 9-5 job, and your weekly recreational and social routines, is there any good time to schedule surgery? As it turns out, when…
Any injury that keeps you from doing the things you love can feel like a huge setback. But with state-of-the-art orthopedic technology and expert surgeons, you can resume your life as you know and love it and feel like yourself…
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body, second only to the knee in size, range of movement, and potential for injury. As a ball-and-socket joint, your shoulder enjoys amazing versatility and strength. But its…
Top 5 Causes of Ankle Pain - A Palmetto Bone & Joint Guide We’ve all seen it happen to an elderly relative: at a certain point in their later years, a loved one sits down and doesn’t get back up…