Three Forks Orthopaedics / H. Graeme French, MD

Three Forks Orthopaedics / H. Graeme French, MD Three Forks Orthopaedics / H. Graeme French, M.D.

02/07/2017

MCL (medial collateral ligament) injuries occur when force is exerted against the outside of the knee pushing it inward. This type of injury is particularly common in contact sports such as football and hockey.

02/02/2017

So what exactly is an Achilles tendon rupture? This is an actual tear in the tendon that connects your calf to your heel. When the tendon ruptures, you’ll hear a pop followed by intense pain and an inability to bear weight. In most cases, this type of injury will require surgery.

01/31/2017

Damage to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) occurs due to injury, over extension or twisting of the knee. It’s one of the most common knee injuries and is particularly prevalent among professional athletes and weekend warriors.

01/26/2017

One type of injury that an orthopedic doctor treats is a colles’ fracture, a common injury sustained when falling out onto an outstretched hand. This injures the radius bone, one of the two bones between the elbow and wrist.

01/24/2017

Although many people associate hip surgery with elderly people who’ve fallen, you don’t have to be all that old to have hip problems. If you’re concerned that your hips may be causing more pain than they should, we’re always here to help you make the determination.

01/19/2017

Orthopedic surgeons perform an average of 32 orthopedic procedures every month. Among 12 frequently performed procedures, arthroscopy of the knee was reported by more surgeons than other procedures, more often. Spinal fusion or re-fusion was reported as the second largest procedure by surgeons.

01/17/2017

One common issue an orthopedic doctor treats is carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes pain, tingling, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist.

01/12/2017

Is a joint replacement a high-risk procedure? Not at all, according to studies of orthopedic surgeries in the United States. Roughly nine out of ten patients reported positive results – including reduced levels of pain and increased mobility.

01/10/2017

Shoulder arthroscopy, performed since the 1970s, has made the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from shoulder surgery easier and much quicker than it was ever thought possible. New technology, techniques, and instruments are being developed all the time to improve the procedure.

01/05/2017

Hip arthroscopy is a surgery in which a small cut is made around the hip and a tiny camera is used to look inside. This surgery is typically done to repair a torn labum, resolve symptoms of hip impingement syndrome, remove small pieces of loose bone or cartilage, or investigate persistent hip pain.

01/03/2017

LCL (lateral collateral ligament) injuries happen when force is applied against the inside of the knee pushing it outward. LCL injuries are quite frequent in football, hockey and similar contact sports.

12/29/2016

A muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a muscle is stretched too far, and small tears occur. This type of injury is graded by severity, with a Grade 1 strain meaning mild discomfort and a Grade II strain involving significant bruising, swelling, and pain.

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