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4 Most Common Trip and Fall Injuries

Millions of Americans each year trip and fall, resulting in injuries ranging from mild to very severe. The sudden and unpredictable nature of these accidents puts anyone, regardless of age or...

Are You Suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Medical issues in the hands and wrists can be extremely limiting and frustrating. They can turn even the simplest tasks into difficult challenges, and when left untreated, lead to debilitating...

5 Benefits of Orthopedic Physical Therapy after Surgery

It is very common to experience weakness, tenderness, and stiffness following surgery. This is due not only to the strain the operation puts on the body, but to the lack of exercise and...

A Guide to Weight Loss and Joint Replacement Surgery

If you are overweight and thinking about having total knee or total hip replacement, your doctor may advise you to lose weight to prepare for surgery. Even if you feel fit and healthy, a BMI...

What is Direct Anterior Hip Replacement?

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. Improvements in joint replacement surgical...

9 Most Common Sports Injuries in Children

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are more than 3.5 million sports injuries in children each year. All sports carry a risk of injury and while there are steps you can take...

9 Trampoline Safety Tip to Prevent Injuries

Trampolines are popular among children, teens and adults. However, they can also be dangerous, especially if you do not pay attention to trampoline safety. According to the US Consumer Product...

How to Get The Most Out of Your Telehealth Visit

During the pandemic, you need to stay home and practice social distancing to stay safe and healthy. However, you should not skip going to the doctor to get the medical care you need. That’s...

An Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital

Frederick H. Millham, MD, Chair of Surgery, South Shore Health On behalf of South Shore Health, I want to reach out to our patients whose surgery was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank...

10 Common Types of Bone Fractures

May is National Osteoporosis Month, so we thought we'd explore one of the common side effects of the disease: bone fractures. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),...

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