Frequently Asked Questions

General Wellness:

What is the difference between x-rays, MRI, and CT scan?

Should I apply ice or heat to an injury?

What is physical therapy?

What is a tendon? ligament? cartilage?

What is a cortisone/corticosteroid injection?

What is an epidural?

What are NSAIDs and how do they work?

Arthritis Facts for Discussion with the Doctor

Some of the Basic Techniques of Stretching

Upper Body:
Baby Boomer Bursitis Rotator Cuff Syndrome and Impingement Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The Golfer's Curse - "Golf Elbow"

Lower Body:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries of the Knee

Low Back Pain Management

Stretching to prevent Knee Hardening

Heel Pain

Southern Orthopaedic Specialists
Team Doctor for the New Orleans Saints National Football League Team
http://www.southern-ortho.com
Main Office: 2731 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115-6953
Telephone Number: (504) 897-6351

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