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11 FAQs About Hand and Wrist Conditions – And Their Answers What are the most common causes of wrist pain? Wrist pain can result from various factors, including injuries, repetitive

March 24, 2024

Four Reasons Your Feet Hurt & Easy Fixes Our feet are the unsung heroes of our body, bearing the weight of our daily activities. That is why foot pain can

March 8, 2024

Breaking Barriers and Building Success: A Conversation with Dr. Judith Lee-Sigler and Dr. Daneca DiPaolo in honor of National Women Physicians Day

Breaking Barriers and Building Success: A Conversation with Dr. Judith Lee-Sigler and Dr. Daneca DiPaolo on National Women Physician Day In honor of National Women Physician Day, we delve into

February 16, 2024

Understanding Turf Toe – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Understanding Turf Toe: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Turf toe might sound like a minor issue, but for athletes and active individuals, it can be a significant setback. This common sports

January 20, 2024

Understanding and Managing Sprained Ankles

Understanding and Managing Sprained Ankles Sprained ankles can happen to anyone, from the most active to the least active of us. Whether you’re an athlete, an active person, or just

January 1, 2024

Bunions Unveiled: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Bunions

Bunions Unveiled: Understanding, Preventing, and Treating Bunions What is a bunion? A bunion is a term used to describe an enlargement along the medial aspect of the big toe. In

November 13, 2023

Embracing Comfort and Mobility: The Advantages of Knee Braces for Arthritis Patients

Embracing Comfort and Mobility: The Advantages of Knee Braces for Arthritis Patients Introduction Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility,

September 22, 2023

OPA! Avoid Getting “Pickled” This Summer

OPA! Avoid Getting “Pickled” This Summer Pickleball is a unique and fast-growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The paddle sport is not only enjoyable but

July 31, 2023

Basal Joint Arthritis

Basal Joint Arthritis Basal joint arthritis, also known as thumb arthritis or carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis, is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. It

July 28, 2023

Frozen Shoulder Vs. Rotator Cuff Tears

Frozen Shoulder Vs. Rotator Cuff Tears Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears are common conditions treated by Orthopaedic Surgeons. Both conditions may present with shoulder pain and limited range

July 18, 2023

Hydration Guide

Hydration Guide for Athletes Posted with permission and for educational purposes only, this guide provides general guidelines to help optimize hydration for athletes. CLICK HERE TO OPEN HYDRATION GUIDE.

July 14, 2023

TrueSport and USADA Nutrition Guide

TrueSport and ADA Nutrition Guide Posted with permission and for educational purposes only, this guide provides general guidelines to help optimize dietary intake for sports competitors. CLICK BELOW TO OPEN

July 13, 2023

Sleep and the Student Athlete

Sleep and the Student Athlete With the heavy presence of social media, many student-athletes are not getting the necessary eight hours of sleep needed for brain and muscle cell recovery.

July 12, 2023

Mallet Finger

Mallet Finger Mallet fingeris an injury that occurs when the tendon that straightens the finger (extensor tendon) is damaged or torn. This results in the inability to fully extend the

June 28, 2023

Ulnar Nerve Compression

Jammed Fingers 101 A “jammed finger” happens when the tip of the finger is compressed toward the hand, injuring the soft tissue (ligament) in the joints. Jammed fingers can happen

March 28, 2023

Common Golf Injuries: Shoulder Pain

Common Golf Injuries: Shoulder Pain Shoulder injuries on the golf course? Don’t let them handicap your game! Our orthopedic experts are here to help you stay in top form. Learn

June 26, 2023

Common Golf Injuries: Back Pain

Common Golf Injuries: Back Pain Did you know that golf can put strain on your spine? Let’s prioritize spinal health on and off the course. Take time to warm up,

May 26, 2023

A Conversation with Daniel Fletcher: Joint Denervation in Hand Surgery

A Conversation with Daniel Fletcher: Joint Denervation in Hand Surgery Where did you first research joint denervation? I have been aware of the theoretical benefits of joint denervation for 2

April 19, 2023

“When thumbs can’t handle”

When Thumbs Can’t Handle Our thumbs help keep us connected in so many ways. To our job, to our friends, to our community- to our hands! These are some of

March 20, 2023

Jammed Fingers

Jammed Fingers 101 A “jammed finger” happens when the tip of the finger is compressed toward the hand, injuring the soft tissue (ligament) in the joints. Jammed fingers can happen

March 20, 2023

Keeping My Athlete Healthy | A Webinar Presented by OrthoSouth and Kroger

Keeping My Athlete Healthy | A Webinar Presented by OrthoSouth & Kroger

September 7, 2023

Outpatient Joint Replacement – Webinar

Outpatient Joint Replacement – Webinar Dr. Ferguson provides an overview of outpatient joint replacement surgery and what to expect if you have outpatient surgery at OrthoSouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjMrzacqMv8&list=PLks68rqYIh29fJZlIcKH8WITd9LG-6rKC&index=16

September 1, 2022

Ankle Arthritis – Webinar

Ankle Arthritis – Webinar Dr. Tyler Fraser discusses the broad topic of ankle arthritis in his webinar “Ankle Arthritis.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVikRO0lN40

August 10, 2022

Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar

Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm – Webinar Dr. Christian Fahey discusses common issues of the hand, wrist, and forearm and surgical interventions for these ailments.

June 24, 2022

Robot-Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar

CORI Robotics Assisted Knee Replacement – Webinar Dr. Wodowski discusses how the addition of robot-assistance in the outpatient setting enhances the patient experience in knee replacement surgery. https://youtu.be/4y6VNqWuw00?t=54

March 3, 2022

Ankle Instability Webinar

Ankle Instability: A Webinar with Dr. Tyler Fraser Tyler Fraser, MD discusses ankle instability, causes, symptoms, and solutions. https://youtu.be/ucPY31TX7xs

December 19, 2021

All Your Pain Management Questions, Answered – A Panel Discussion

All Your Pain Management Questions Answered – A Panel Discussion Bradley Wargo, DO and Jennifer James, DC discuss what it means to be a collaborative multidisciplinary pain practice. Together, they

October 9, 2021

Common Knee Injuries in Athletes: A Webinar with Dr. Marcus Biggers

Common Knee Injuries in Athletes: An Overview with Dr. Marcus Biggers Sports medicine surgeon Marcus Biggers, MD discusses common knee injuries and their treatments.

September 12, 2021

Conservative Treatments Options For Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain:A treatments Options For Low Back Pain.

July 29, 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal Cord Stimulation : A treatment option for patient with radicular and neuraxial back pain.

July 7, 2021

Same Day Total Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth

Same Day Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth Learn about Same Day Total Joint Replacement at OrthoSouth with Drs. Stephen Waggoner and Andrew Wodowski.

May 16, 2021

Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Chris Pokabla

Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Chris Pokabla Dr. Chris Pokabla walks through rotator cuff anatomy, tears, and treatment options, followed by Q&A session.

February 26, 2021

The Role of Nutrition in Orthopedic Surgery

The Role of Nutrition in Orthopedic Surgery – A Webinar with Dr. Michael Neel and Alyssa Wilson

January 25, 2021

Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anterior and Posterior Approach – What’s the Difference?

Total Hip Arthroplasty: Anterior or Posterior Approach – What’s the Difference? Dr. Michael Neel and Dr. Andrew Wodowski discuss these two approaches to hip replacement, pros and cons of each,

November 19, 2020

Spine Center Q&A Webinar OrthoSouth spine surgeons Dr. Spencer Hauser, Dr. Sam Murrell, and Dr. Stephen Waggoner, answer a range of questions about back and neck conditions.

November 2, 2020

Management of Knee Arthritis – A Webinar with Dr. Owen Tabor, Jr.

October 20, 2020

Common Hand and Wrist Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Jeff Cole

OrthoSouth’s Dr. Jeff Cole discusses common hand and wrist issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, osteoarthritis, and more. Learn about treatment options for a range of conditions/injuries in this informative and engaging webinar.

September 23, 2020

Cementless Knee Replacement – A Webinar with Dr. Chris Ferguson

Dr. Chris Ferguson discusses cementless knee replacement followed by Q&A session.

September 21, 2020

Common Shoulder Issues – A Webinar with Dr. Tom Giel

August 28, 2020