by drpaull | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do shin splints go away? Shin splints usually go away on their own, but only if proper care is taken. Shin splints are an overuse injury which is really common in runners. Most of the treatment involves activity modification, combined with anti-inflammatories and...
by drpaull | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
What knee brace is the best for pain? What brace is the best for knee pain? The best type of brace for knee pain depends on what is causing your k. Braces don’t work for all conditions, and wearing the wrong type of brace could just make your knee pain worse. Some...
by drpaull | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
How to tell if a bone is fractured or bruised The easiest way to tell if you have a bone bruise or a fracture is to get an x-ray. An x-ray will usually show a fracture, but it doesn’t show bone bruises. As an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, Colorado, I...
by drpaull | Jun 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do doctors do home visits? The short answer is yes, doctors still do home visits, although not nearly as much as they used to. Being a home visit doctor in Colorado Springs, I can say that my experience is unique. While there are other doctors and providers who do...
by drpaull | May 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
How do you fix a broken femur? If you or a loved one have a femur fracture, then the probability that you or they will need surgery is very high. The femur is the biggest bone in the body and is surrounded by a lot of muscle and tissue. A femur fracture is a break...
by drpaull | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
What does an orthopedic surgeon do? I’m an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, although I frequently travel all throughout Colorado, from Pueblo up to Denver. It takes about 9 to 10 years of training to become an orthopedic surgeon which includes four years of...
