At age 18, Eric VanHoozier began experiencing severe back pain. He was a catcher for his baseball team, and Eric’s doctor thought he probably was experiencing growing pains or the soreness that can develop as a result of playing sports. … Continued
Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction is a new procedure that treats the root cause of the bunion, rather than simply minimizing its symptoms and appearance. Compared with traditional 2D bunion surgery, it has been shown to provide a more permanent solution … Continued
When the goal is to help patients get back to their passions, Dr. Nicholas Ting finds hip replacement surgery to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his career as an orthopedic surgeon. One of Dr. Ting’s specialties as … Continued
Arthritis, which refers to chronic joint inflammation, is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. Often thought of as a single disease, there actually are more than 100 types … Continued
Millions of Americans have chronic low back pain, so for orthopedic spine surgeon Theodore Koreckij, M.D., it’s a common complaint among his patients. And if they can’t find relief through more conservative treatment methods, they may be concerned that surgery … Continued
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that involves the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis). It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, causing an inflammatory response that can affect the entire body and possibly cause … Continued
An orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult knee and hip reconstruction and replacement, Dr. Nicholas Ting has a passion for getting his patients back into the game of life. Dr. Ting joined Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics in January 2019 after two years … Continued
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease sometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis because it is often seen in people as they reach middle age and older. Osteoarthritis develops as the cartilage that cushions the ends of … Continued
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1.5 million people in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. This chronic disease occurs when your body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and stiffness … Continued
As an orthopedic doctor specializing in foot and ankle conditions, I treat many people who are dealing with foot pain caused by bunions. A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, is a painful, bony bump that develops on the joint … Continued
