Whether it’s a dislocated shoulder from falling, a torn ligament from playing basketball, a worn-down hip from years of osteoarthritis, or chronic back pain from an injury, the type of doctor you need to see is an orthopedic doctor. According to Dr. George Haidukewych, orthopedic surgeons are “basically the surgeons of the musculoskeletal system.” They
read moreOrthopedic doctors practice a branch of medicine that includes surgery as well as non-surgery for conditions that involve the musculoskeletal system. This branch of medicine usually involves treating sports-related injuries as well as traumas and oncology. Orthopedic doctors are often considered the sports doctors of medicine because the majority of their patients tend to receive
read moreAn orthopedic specialist is a physician who works to treat and evaluate various conditions that concern the musculoskeletal system, consisting of the muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. In most cases, these physicians also double as surgeons. Within this specialty are quite a few subspecialties, including those dealing specifically with the knees, hips, hands, and various
read moreMany people who contact Taqtik have heard about the advantages of traveling internationally to get their orthopedic medical services. However, they often have questions about the overall cost, including travel expenses, quality of service, schedule availability, and perhaps most importantly, the quality of the orthopedic doctor and staff. In this article, we’ll consider some of
read moreMany people who contact Taqtik Health have heard about the advantages of traveling internationally to get their orthopedic medical services. However, they often have questions about the overall cost, including travel expenses, quality of service, schedule availability, and perhaps most importantly, the quality of the orthopedic doctor and staff. In this article, we’ll consider some
read moreMedical tourism is a preferred choice among individuals living in many countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States because of lower cost, added convenience and luxury. There are now various orthopedic treatments available and patients can expect to get the highest quality care available anywhere in the world. About ACLS ACLS stands
read moreDiet is now considered a major factor in the prevention and treatment of cancer. According to the American National Cancer Institute about one-third of the cancers are linked to diet. Thus, right choices of foods can help prevent a majority of new cancer cases and deaths from cancer. Cancer usually develops over a long period.
read moreColorectal cancer, also called colon cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. Colorectal cancer causes 655,000 deaths worldwide per
read moreAll surgical procedures carry risks and, while the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, in general, carries fewer risks than many other forms of weight loss surgery, there are nevertheless risks which you must be aware of before deciding to undergo surgery. Here we look at some of the general risks but it should be emphasized that
read moreWe tend to use the term gastric bypass surgery somewhat loosely these days and include both true bypass operations such as the Roux-En-Y and popular and less radical forms of weight loss surgery such as gastric banding. While both have a role to play in curing the problem of obesity, bypass surgery takes full advantage
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