Orthopedic Resources
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When joint pain doesn't go away: what actually helps
Most people expect joint pain to follow a predictable arc - injury, treatment, recovery. What's less discussed is how…
May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
IT Band Syndrome: Why Runners Get It and How to Stop It Coming Back
IT band syndrome is a common cause of outer-knee pain in runners and cyclists, from irritation where the iliotibial…
May 19, 2026 · 13 min read
Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee): The Complete Patient Guide
Patellar tendinitis, or jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon just below the kneecap that causes pain with…
May 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Knee Arthritis Without Surgery: What Conservative Treatment Can Actually Do
Knee arthritis doesn't mean knee replacement is inevitable, or even imminent. Many people manage osteoarthritis (OA)…
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Stress Fractures: The Overuse Injury Athletes Keep Ignoring
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone caused by repetitive overuse rather than a single injury, most often in…
May 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Hip Labral Tear: Who Actually Needs Surgery
A hip labral tear is a tear in the ring of cartilage that lines the hip socket, often causing groin pain, clicking, or…
May 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Shoulder Impingement: Why It Hurts and How to Fix It
Shoulder impingement is a pinching of the rotator cuff tendons against the top of the shoulder blade, causing pain when…
May 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Tennis Elbow: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an overuse injury of the tendons on the outside of the elbow that causes…
May 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heel Hurts and How to Actually Fix It
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot, and its hallmark is sharp…
May 4, 2026 · 9 min read
Spinal Stenosis: What It Is, What Causes It, and When Surgery Makes Sense
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that pinches the nerves inside, most often in the lower back or…
May 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Herniated Disc: Causes, Symptoms, and When Surgery Is the Right Call
A herniated disc happens when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through its tougher outer wall and presses on a…
May 1, 2026 · 7 min read
What Your MRI Report Actually Means (A Patient's Guide)
You got the call that your MRI results are in, you pulled up the patient portal, and now you're staring at a report…
Apr 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Prior Authorization Workflows That Don't Break Your Front Desk
Prior authorization is the operational cost orthopaedic practices pay for treating complex, high-reimbursement cases.…
Apr 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Sciatica: What's Actually Causing That Shooting Pain Down Your Leg
Sciatica is nerve pain that radiates from the lower back down through the buttock and leg, usually because a herniated…
Apr 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Staff Retention in Orthopaedic Practices: What's Working Right Now
The orthopaedic staffing market has been under pressure since 2021. Medical assistants, surgical coordinators, billing…
Apr 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Building a Referral Network for Your Orthopaedic Practice
Primary care physicians, urgent care centers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, occupational medicine practices -…
Apr 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Orthopaedic Billing in 2026: Updates Practices Need to Know
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule finalized changes that affect surgical reimbursement across musculoskeletal…
Apr 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Reducing No-Shows in Orthopaedic Clinics: What Actually Works
The average no-show rate in orthopaedic practices is 12 to 18%. For surgical practices with 30-minute appointment…
Apr 22, 2026 · 3 min read