by Premier Orthopaedics | Aug 11, 2015 | Health Tips
Three out of four American families with school-aged children have at least one child involved with a sports team. Children gravitate towards sports because they’re a fun way to socialize with other children and typically run around outside. Parents also encourage...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Aug 6, 2015 | Health Tips
Summer is in full swing in Philadelphia—the temperatures are soaring, the sun is shining, and there are plenty of activities to enjoy. Getting your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes a day can do wonders for your health, but it’s easy to get bored of the mundane...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Aug 1, 2015 | Fracture Care
Fractures are common injuries that people experience, especially with sports and other physical activities as well as motor vehicle accidents. A fracture occurs when a bone is struck with a force that’s so great that the bone breaks. Some fractures are more severe...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Jul 31, 2015 | Fracture Care
A fracture occurs when a fall or other blunt force trauma breaks a bone. While they can bend slightly or give when struck by a force, bones will break when the force is too great. The severity of the fracture depends on the amount of force applied to the bone, and...
by Premier Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2015 | Fracture Care
A complex fracture is when the bone is broken into many pieces and the surrounding tissue and cartilage is also damaged as a result. This can cause joint dislocation and loss of bone fragments. Complex fractures are complicated and are completely different from one...
