by drpaull | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
How to get rid of a ganglion cyst The best way to get rid of a ganglion cyst is to have it surgically removed. Even then it can have up to a 15-20% rate of recurrence. Some ganglion cysts will just go away on their own in time. Some will try to get rid of it on their...
by drpaull | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
When to get trigger finger surgery Trigger finger surgery is recommended when either your finger is stuck in a fully bent or straightened position, or if you have failed treatment with stretching and steroid injections. At Easy Orthopedics in Colorado Springs, we...
by drpaull | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
When to get carpal tunnel surgery You should get carpal tunnel surgery if you find that you have numbness or tingling in your thumb, index, middle, and half of your ring finger, and you have failed treatment with night splinting, stretching, and possibly a steroid...
by drpaull | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
What to do if you step on a nail? If you step on a nail, especially a dirty nail, you really need to seek medical attention. There they should give you a tetanus booster if you need one, take x-rays to make sure there is no debris still in your foot, clean out the...
by drpaull | Nov 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Health insurance options for the self-employed, a doctor explains It’s hard to figure out what to do for health insurance if you are self-employed. The standard employer sponsored plans end up being way too expensive for most people to pay for on their own. I’m self...
by drpaull | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
What makes your knee sound crunchy? If your knee sounds crunchy, it is usually caused by the cartilage underneath your kneecap being abnormal. When this happens, your kneecap slides into the groove of your femur and will engage abnormally and tend to make a crunching...
