by drpaull | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
How do you know if a hamstring is pulled or torn? A torn hamstring will hurt a lot and make it really difficult to walk. You may also find a lot of bruising on the back of your thigh. Sometimes you may also hear a pop at the time of your injury. A pulled hamstring...
by drpaull | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is the fastest way to heal patellar tendonitis? Unfortunately, the fastest way to heal patellar tendonitis is to stop doing the activity that is causing it, followed by a course of physical therapy that includes quadriceps and hamstring stretching. This is not...
by drpaull | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
What causes hip bursitis? Hip bursitis, also known as trochanteric bursitis, is caused by your iliotibial band rubbing on the outside part of your hip called the greater trochanter. This often causes pain on the side of your hip, and can make it painful to sleep on...
by drpaull | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
What will happen if a trigger finger is not treated? If a trigger finger is not treated then over time your finger may start locking up, and then could become stuck. Most people don’t get to this point, but I have occasionally seen a locked finger in my time as an...
by drpaull | Oct 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
What happens if a baker’s cyst goes untreated? Usually nothing happens if a baker’s cyst goes untreated. A baker’s cyst is just a sign that something else is wrong with your knee. If you injured your knee and it gets swollen, then you know that you did something...
by drpaull | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Can you pop a ganglion cyst? Can you pop a ganglion cyst? The short answer is yes, you can pop it, but don’t be surprised if it comes right back. I frequently see patients with ganglion cysts in my practice as an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, and I can tell...
