Patient Education Articles

The following articles share general overviews and insight on a full range of orthopedic topics from anatomy to injury prevention. Read on for more from our experts at Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma.

  • The goal of treatment for injuries and conditions of the hand and wrist is to relieve any discomfort you may have and to maintain or improve joint…

    Hand
  • The goal of treatment for injuries and conditions of the hand and wrist is to relieve any discomfort you may have and to maintain or improve joint…

    Wrist
  • Heat applications help reduce pain and muscle spasm around injuries or areas of inflammation. They also increase blood flow to the area which can…

    Sports Medicine
  • The Hip Joint is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the head of the femur, or thigh bone, and the acetabulum of the pelvis. This union…

    Hip
  • The Hip Joint is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the head of the femur, or thigh bone, and the acetabulum of the pelvis. This union…

    Joint Replacement
  • The knee is the largest joint in the human body and one of the most complex. It allows…

    Joint Replacement
  • The knee is the largest joint in the human body and one of the most complex. It allows…

    Knee
  • All stretching exercises should be performed on a daily basis. All exercise sessions should be relatively pain free. If you are experiencing…

    Knee
  • Heat is used as part of hand and wrist therapy after an injury or surgery for several reasons. Heat increases the blood flow to the area, which…

    Hand
  • Heat is used as part of hand and wrist therapy after an injury or surgery for several reasons. Heat increases the blood flow to the area, which…

    Joint Replacement