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A Dozen Do’s and Don’ts for Cast Care

The first week of summer vacation will soon be a reality for many people. Along with free time and summer activities comes the risk of bumps, bruises and broken bones. If you or your child experiences a fracture, your primary care or orthopaedic provider may prescribe a cast to immobilize the bone a...

Meet Jeffrey Brown, MPT

Jeffrey Brown, MPT, joined Bone & Joint in February 2019 as the director of the physical therapy center. Jeff helps people move better and recover from orthopedic conditions, injuries, and challenges related to sports medicine. He has expertise in manual therapy techniques and post-surgic...

Meet James Messerly, DO

Dr. James Messerly, DO, is a board-certified family and sports medicine specialist who provides primary orthopaedic care to people of all ages. Dr. Messerly joined Bone & Joint in 1995, as the clinic’s first non-surgical orthopaedic provider. Dr. Messerly provides non-surgical treatment for fo...

Rhabdomyolysis is a rare condition often associated with overexertion.

Whether you enjoy an intense workout, a challenging spin class or competing in marathons, swimming or bodybuilding, you need to be aware of a condition called rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis occurs when overworked skeletal muscles break down, die, and release proteins called myoglobins into the bloo...

What are growing pains?

Once or twice a month, Janet wakes from a deep sleep when eight-year-old Cindy cries out in the wee hours of the morning. Cindy is not having a bad dream. She‘s experiencing throbbing pain in her calves. Janet goes into Cindy’s room to rub the backs of her daughter’s legs. It helps relieve th...

Did you know bone health affects metabolism, memory, and muscle?

Many of us sang the skeleton song as children. It was a fun way to learn the major parts of the body. But, it didn’t tell us the whole story. Our skeletal system does much more than support our muscles and connect our joints. It plays a role in metabolism, memory, and muscle health. If you'...

Proactive steps you can take to avoid SSI

We’re not talking about social security income. We’re talking about a surgical site infection. Many people have surgery without any problems at all. Other people spend months and weeks in a nursing home or an assisted living facility hooked up to an intravenous drip containing heavy-duty antibi...

Muscle cramps can be a real pain

Excruciating Pain. Hard knots under the skin. These are just some of the words used to describe muscle cramps. These involuntary contractions have the power to awaken you from a deep sleep, stop you during a workout, or interrupt your much-needed rest. Muscle cramps can make grown men moan a...

What’s the difference between integrated pain management and interventional pain management?

Both integrated pain management and interventional pain management are treatment styles designed to help people relieve chronic and acute pain and discomfort. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain – nearly four times the number...

I've got my soulmate back again

What’s worse: watching a loved one suffer or suffering yourself? If the suffering is happening in a loving relationship, it’s probably a toss-up. Just ask Sue Coffman. She knows what it’s like to watch a spouse go through disabling pain. Jim and Sue enjoy being active. They love to wa...