by drpaull | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
How do you get arthritis, and how do you treat arthritis? You can get arthritis from normal wear and tear over time, or by having an accident that damages the cartilage of one of your joints. The treatments of arthritis boil down to activity modification,...
by drpaull | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is bursitis, and how do you treat bursitis? Your doctor may have told you that you have bursitis, to which you probably asked, “What’s bursitis?”. My guess is that they responded, “Bursitis is inflammation of a fluid filled sac called a bursa.” While that...
by drpaull | Sep 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did I tear my meniscus, and if I did, is that bad? A meniscal tear is a very common injury. I’ve actually torn my own meniscus, and had it operated on, so I know what it’s like both as a patient and as an orthopedic surgeon. You may be wondering if you have a...
by drpaull | Sep 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
What causes sciatica, and will it go away? Pretty much everyone I know has either had, or has known someone who has had sciatica. Working as an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, I’ve certainly treated my fair share of patients with sciatica, also known as...
