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A cervical disc injury occurs when an intervertebral disc in the neck region becomes traumatized. This video animation demonstrates how this trauma can happen and when to see a spine specialist for treatment.
The cervical spine is comprised of seven vertebrae that are cushioned by flexible structures known as intervertebral discs. Though durable, these discs are susceptible to damage from disease or injury. When trauma occurs, the gel-like core inside the disc begins to push out toward the spinal cord and nerves. Should the disc sustain severe injury, this gel will escape the disc and leak into the surrounding tissue. Common symptoms of a damaged cervical disc include pain, numbness, and weakness in the neck and arms.
Are you experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms of a cervical disc injury? If so, call Suburban Orthopaedics at (888) 876-0117 to set up an appointment at our Bartlett pain management and physical therapy center.
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Don’t ignore your back or neck pain until it becomes a major problem. Check out these links from around the web for more information on the differences between acute and chronic pain, facts about back pain, common causes of sports injuries, and the uses of a functional capacity evaluation. Give Suburban Orthopaedics a call at (888) 876-0117 for more information on our Bartlett, IL services.
Visit this link from the National Institutes of Health for more information on common sports injuries.
Check out this page from WebMD.com to find out if you are at risk for the top seven sports-related injuries.
Get the information you need regarding functional capacity evaluations with this article from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
This article from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons discusses common knee injuries, including ACL tears and torn cartilage.
Are you showing symptoms of an ACL tear? Find out with this eMedicineHealth.com article.
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Back pain is one of the most common ailments suffered by individuals in the United States. In fact, studies by the American Academy of Pain Medicine show that frequent back pain affects approximately 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64. While your Bartlett spine specialist or orthopaedic surgeon can help manage your back pain through a number of treatment modalities, it is important to educate yourself on the differences between acute and chronic pain.
What is Acute Pain?
Acute pain refers to normal sensation triggered by your nervous system in order to alert you of a possible injury. This type of pain is usually sudden and short-lived, and may be the result of surgery, burns, lacerations, and broken bones.
What is Chronic Pain?
Unlike acute pain, which only lasts for a short amount of time, chronic pain persists long after the original injury has healed, as the pain signals remain active in the nervous system. Chronic pain may also be caused by an underlying condition. Examples of chronic pain include headache, low-back pain, and pain related to cancer, arthritis, and nerve damage. Chronic pain may also lead to muscle tension, generalized weakness, fatigue, limited mobility, changes of appetite, and emotional side effects, such as depression and anxiety.
What are the Treatment Options?
Your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend a number of treatments based on the nature of your pain. Common treatments for both acute and chronic pain include over-the-counter pain relievers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, nerve blocks, localized pain injections, electrical stimulation, physical therapy, and surgery.
Whether you are suffering from acute pain or chronic pain, the spine specialists at Suburban Orthopaedics are here to help. Learn how you can manage your pain and increase your quality of life by contacting our Bartlett, IL office at (888) 876-0117. We provide non-invasive, minimally invasive, and surgical treatments for back and neck pain.
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Work-related injuries are common among construction workers, factory workers, and those who utilize machinery. On-the-job injuries not only interfere with your ability to complete your job duties, but can also result in chronic pain. One of the best ways to determine whether you will need to take time off of work is to consult a Bartlett orthopaedic surgeon. Read on to learn how your orthopaedic surgeon can assess the extent of your injury using a functional capacity evaluation.
What a Functional Capacity Evaluation Is
A functional capacity evaluation, or FCE, is a tool used to assess whether a workplace injury will affect one’s employment and is essential for a workers’ compensation claim. These evaluations are commonly performed in conjunction with Job Demands Analysis screenings, which determine the physical demands of an occupation and assess one’s strengths, weaknesses, and level of tolerance for physical activity. A functional capacity evaluation will also measure your flexibility, balance, coordination, body mechanics, and cardiovascular function.
What You Can Expect
Functional capacity evaluations generally have several components, including an in-depth questionnaire and real and simulated work. The questionnaire will ask questions regarding any conditions and physical limitations, including those directly and indirectly related to your job duties. This will provide your orthopaedic surgeon with a general idea of which types of activities will cause pain. Workstations will be utilized to evaluate your abilities while performing real and simulated work. These stations may include lifting, pushing and pulling, squatting with or without weights, overhead activities, and endurance activities.
Don’t let an on-the-job injury interfere with your employment. Give the orthopaedic surgeons of Suburban Orthopaedics a call at (888) 876-0117 for more information on functional capacity evaluations. You can also visit us online for more information on our physical therapy and pain management services.
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As the weekend winds down, the Bears take on Seattle, we here at Suburban Orthopaedics want to remind all of our fans about our Toy Drive to help families in need! To donate, bring an unwrapped toy for children ages 0 to 17 to our Bartlett or Elgin office! For additional information please call our office and thank you for your help and support!
Go Bears!
