Some things to consider if you KNOW you are going to need orthopedic care in 2025. 1) Some Medicare Advantage plans typically require prior authorization and not only for which provider you can use, but for which types of treatment you can receive from said doctor.2) Ask about approval periods. Certain services require prior approval
When a person is unable to bend or straighten their finger or thumb, the common name for the condition is “trigger finger or trigger thumb.” Trigger finger affects the tendons that flex the fingers and thumb, typically resulting in a sensation of locking or catching when bending and straightening digits. Other symptoms may include pain
Swimming is a sport people can practice well into their senior years. It is ideal for achieving longevity and maintaining a high level of well-being. Swimming is also one of the most joint-friendly exercises. The buoyancy of the water allows the body to move smoothly and easily, reducing the risk of aggravating existing conditions or
Diseases of the cervical spine (neck) and shoulder have very similar symptoms. It can be difficult to tell the difference between the two because the disease areas have a big anatomical overlap. It is only through a careful diagnosis from an orthopedic specialist who provides the proper physical exam, deciphers your medical history, and recommends
Dear Patients and Colleagues: I am very excited to share the news that Medicare has finally done the right thing and, starting in January of 2024, will allow surgeons in the United States to do shoulder replacements in ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). As many of you know, I have had to severely limit the number
A free webinar presented by Gobezie Shoulder Institute partner, Dr. Nicholas Callahan. Dr. Callahan explains the indications for total replacement surgery, the procedure and recovery times. There is also an insightful Q & A session with webinar participants. You can watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/Gaf3RMh-MBg
ValueHealth® LLC, the nationally recognized leader in value-based specialty care, is expanding its Muve® Orthopedics program and value-based care network with Northern Ohio Surgery Center, currently located in Orange, Ohio, but moving soon to the Cleveland Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Northern Ohio Surgery Center is implementing Muve Orthopedics at its new
The popularity of pickleball in the United States cannot be overstated. Between 2021 and 2022, the sport experienced nearly 40 percent growth, which is equivalent of 36.5 million total participants. A survey by YouGov, shows that 14% of Americans played pickleball at least once in that 12-month period. And over 8.5 million people played pickleball
Joints are made up of bone, cartilage and tendons and are where two or more bones in the body come together and meet. There are several different types of joints in the human body, including the ball-and-socket joint which allows up, down and around movements like those found in the shoulder, and a hinge joint
Although frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common shoulder condition, it predominantly impacts women between the ages of 40 to 60. Although menopause and hormonal imbalances could be a contributing factor to the development of frozen shoulder in women, one of the biggest risk factors is diabetes. People with diabetes have a higher rate of
