RSD is a syndrome that is characterized by pain out of proportion to injury, often described as burning pain, swelling, and discoloration of the…
Patient Education
At Orthopedic Associates, we take pride in helping our patients overcome an injury, relieve their pain, and return to an active, healthy lifestyle. Read about common conditions affecting your back, neck, and spine; shoulder and elbow; hand and wrist; hip and knee; and foot and ankle.
If you have questions regarding a medical issue, please consult with your specialist at the time of your appointment, or call Orthopedic Associates at (810) 985-4900, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
This surgery replaces worn artificial hip parts and damaged bone with new metal, plastic or ceramic components. The new components restore normal…
Revision hip is performed to replace worn artificial hip parts and damaged bone with new metal, plastic or ceramic components. Several revision…
The surgeons at Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron have recently been trained on a new treatment option for hip pain, MAKOplasty® total hip…
This condition occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff, along with the subacromial bursa, become compressed against a bony scapula protrusion…
Michigan winters promise to be one of the coldest and snowiest in many parts of the country. Shoveling often leads to back, neck, shoulder and…
This disorder, which affects children between 10-15 years old, occurs when the head of the femur slips off the femoral neck. This misaligns the…
The lungs and heart aren’t the only areas of the human body that can be harmed as a result of smoking. Evidence suggests that cigarettes can…
This common condition is a sensation of snapping or catching in the hip. Many people experience this sensation when performing certain movements…
Time to get ready for snow blowing and shoveling. Your preparation should include knowing the dos and don’ts of this inevitable winter…