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Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the body doesn’t use insulin properly or doesn't make enough of it to control your blood sugar. High blood sugar levels cause various problems, from nerve damage to slow-healing wounds. Foot wounds from uncontrolled diabetes are serious and may lead to severe infections or...
Pain or tingling in your hands and wrists could indicate carpal tunnel syndrome. It's a progressive condition that develops slowly, making typing and even buttoning your shirt difficult. Typing all day with the wrong form or posture puts you at significant risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. However, you can take...
There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis that affect the human body, each of which wreaks havoc on the joints. The longer arthritis goes untreated, the more damage the joints sustain. Joint damage from arthritis is significant, sometimes causing chronic pain, disability, and difficulty walking or moving. There...
The spine is a crucial aspect of your body, protecting your spinal cord and stabilizing the body. It withstands a lot of stress daily, so it's no surprise you have low back pain. Back pain has various causes, including acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting your spine, vertebrae, and discs....
Hammertoes are a painful problem that affects the second, third, and fourth toes on the feet. They get their name because when the toe bends at the first joint, it points up like a hammer. If you have a hammertoe, treatment is necessary to prevent the deformity from worsening or...
Bones are living, growing body parts that provide structure and protect your vital organs. Although bones are strong, they begin to deteriorate naturally with aging, which can lead to issues like fractures and osteoporosis. Strengthening bones early on is the best way to ensure bone health, especially as you age. Understanding how to...
An arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure doctors use to diagnose and fix problems in your joints. Your hips are one of your most prominent joints, and when something goes wrong, the results make your life painful and difficult. If you're unsure what's causing your pain and conservative treatments...
A sprained ankle may not seem like the worst injury, but it can affect your foot and ankle health. Even minor ankle sprains have the potential to keep you off your feet for a few days. Early evaluation of your ankle sprain by the team at the Spine and Orthopedic Center...
Your rotator cuff is a significant part of your shoulder joint that allows you to move your arm in specific ways. For this reason, a rotator cuff tear sets you back significantly, especially when you live an active life. A rotator cuff tear is a problematic injury, but treatment and...
Physical therapy is a versatile treatment critical in preventive and rehabilitative medicine, including post-operative recovery. It's a fantastic option to help you regain strength, flexibility, and mobility, especially after a joint replacement. Dr. Omar Osmani, our orthopedic specialist, provides cutting-edge joint replacements to decrease joint pain, and our team at the Spine and...
Have you noticed a bump forming at the base of your big toe? You might have a bunion or hallux valgus, which is a sometimes painful condition in your joint. There are several treatment options when you have a bunion that's bothering you. You don't always need surgery for a...
Surgical procedures have come a long way in the last few years, with many becoming minimally invasive. These types of surgeries have several added benefits over traditional open procedures. An arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery for joint pain. When you have joint pain that hasn't been resolved with conservative...
Leg ulcers aren't uncommon, especially if you suffer from peripheral vascular disease or diabetes. Poor blood flow to your legs and feet may lead to open sores or ulcers that are slow to heal. The ulcers are more than a nuisance, though — they may become infected if you aren’t careful....
When you begin to have pain in one or more of your joints, it could be due to osteoarthritis. Surgery may become necessary but isn’t the go-to when you’re first diagnosed. At The Spine and Orthopedic Center of New Mexico in Roswell, Dr. Omar Osmani offers several nonsurgical treatments to...
Diabetes causes several in your body. If you have diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage), you may encounter trouble with your feet. When you need expert foot care, the team at the Spine and Orthopedic Center of New Mexico in Roswell is here to help. Here, Dr. Magdy Issa, our experienced podiatrist, explains how and...
When your back hurts, it makes even the simplest tasks seem impossible. Your spine plays a huge role in your ability to walk, work, and enjoy physical activity. Taking care of your spine is one of the best ways to avoid pain and injury as you age. At the Spine and Orthopedic Center...
When you break a bone, it creates a number of difficulties in your life. You’re likely going to miss some work, and you might even need surgery to fix the fracture. Because they’re unexpected, you have to adapt quickly to the changes to your life for the next few months. It’s important...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes your bones to become weak and brittle, which can lead to painful fractures. The vertebrae in your spine are the most common places these osteoporosis-related compression fractures occur. Treatment for this type of fracture may involve kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive surgical procedure. At the Spine and...
Have you ever wondered why your wrist hurts or your hand goes numb? If you have these symptoms, you could be dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome. If left untreated, this condition leads to permanent nerve damage in your hands, along with some sleepless nights. It’s important to learn the signs...
Fractures are an unfortunate part of life, but they often heal without any long-term damage when treated properly. Part of the treatment for a fracture in your body is immobilization, which often comes in the form of a cast or splint. Because these help to hold your bone in place as...
As you get older, your bones naturally begin to deteriorate, much like many other things in your body. However, in some instances, they become weak and brittle much faster than normal, which is often due to a condition known as osteoporosis. This problem can lead to a number of issues,...
When you think of physical therapy, you may think of a treatment for injuries — but it spans far beyond that. You may undergo physical therapy after surgery to help you heal, or to relieve pain from a chronic medical condition. At the Spine and Orthopedic Center of New Mexico...
You use your shoulders more than you know throughout the day. In fact, your shoulders take a lot of wear and tear, which sometimes leads to injuries and pain. One of the most important components of your shoulder is your rotator cuff. An injury to your rotator cuff leads to...
Your hip is a large joint in your body that’s prone to breakdown and injury. A number of injuries and conditions can cause hip pain, but fortunately, there are a number of treatments that can resolve it so you can get back to your busy life. At the Spine and...
Your hand and wrist are made up of many different structures that help you move correctly and perform daily activities. There’s also a large nerve that runs down your arm into your hand called the median nerve. When it becomes compressed, this is the nerve that’s responsible for carpal tunnel...
Just like many other parts of your body, your wrists are vital for performing many of the tasks you do on a day-to-day basis. But when pain strikes, it leaves you feeling helpless and unable to get things done. Certain habits that you may be unaware of could be causing...
When you’re suffering from debilitating back pain, it can affect your morale and your ability to perform daily activities at home and at work. Although medications and other treatments help temporarily, physical therapy may help ease your discomfort long term. At the Spine and Orthopedic Center of New Mexico, back...
Problems with your spine are no walk in the park — especially when they affect your livelihood. Conservative treatments might temporarily subdue the pain, but the problem is still there. When nothing else helps, and you need relief soon, a spinal fusion could be just what you and your spine...
Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life that signals the end of childbearing years. There’s a change in your hormones that leads to a lot of different symptoms and changes in your body. One of the negative effects of menopause on your body is osteoporosis, which leads to brittle...
Accidents are a part of life; and they sometimes lead to injuries like broken bones. Not only are fractures painful, they cause other issues, too. There are different types of fractures, and knowing which one you've sustained helps in your treatment plan. At the Spine and Orthopedic Center of NM,...
When you're facing orthopedic surgery, the thought of a long and painful recovery can be scary. However, surgical technology has come a long way, allowing our team to use minimally invasive techniques for procedures that used to require large incisions. Arthroscopy is just one of the minimally invasive procedures that...
As you get older, your body goes through a lot of different changes. Some of these changes are preventable, while others may be passed genetically. Osteoporosis is one of those disorders that you can try to prevent with lifestyle changes. However, if you’ve already been dealing with the effects of...
Whether you have an acute injury or a chronic condition, you want quick relief in the least amount of time. Knowing what to expect at your orthopedic appointment helps to get your treatment plan started on the right foot. At the Spine and Orthopedic Center of New Mexico, our team...
If you need a knee replacement, you’ve most likely been dealing with pain for awhile. The thought of major surgery can be daunting, but the idea of finally being pain free is tempting. And going through a knee replacement isn’t just about the surgery itself; the biggest obstacle is the...
Your hips play a large role in your ability to walk, run, and even sit. So when something in this area goes wrong and causes pain, it throws your life completely out of your control. Depending on what condition is affecting you, your treatment options range from rest and physical...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects many people in all kinds of jobs and careers. If you have a job where you're constantly typing, you may be at a greater risk of developing this condition. However, there are also other things that cause carpal tunnel syndrome, too. At...
Back pain affects a lot of people, both young and old. If you’re one of those people who suffer from this condition, you know the pain can make even the smallest activities seem torturous. Many times, conservative treatments at home just don’t do the trick to get you feeling back...
When your knees start to bother you so much that you start missing out on life, you might need knee replacement surgery. One knee replacement is enough, but what if both of your knees are so bad that you need surgery on both? At the Spine and Orthopedic Center of...
It’s easy to forget how often we use our hands throughout the day; until wrist arthritis hits. It can cause excruciating pain when doing the simplest tasks. It may creep up on you without any warning, and it can leave you wondering if you’ll ever find pain relief. At the...
Falls, car accidents, and sports trauma can all lead to injuries ranging in severity from mild to severe. Sprains and fractures are something you may have experienced from any one of those mechanisms. Getting early treatment for the more severe injuries can save you a lot of pain down the...
While the goal is to preserve your joints for as long as possible, there may come a time when one presents more of a liability than an asset, which can certainly be true of your hip joint. In these cases, joint replacement is an exceptionally effective option thanks to advanced...