Non-Surgical Treatment for Low Back Pain
Spinal Anatomy The spine is composed of vertebral bodies, the bones. Between the vertebral bodies are the intervertebral discs. The… Read More
Telling the Difference Between Shoulder and Neck Pain
Diagnosing neck versus shoulder pain can be very confusing and difficult to figure out. Patients may come in and be… Read More
ACL Injuries in Women Soccer Players
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament inside of the knee that provides stability particularly when in keeping… Read More
Understanding Carpal Tunnel: Symptoms and Treatment
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The median nerve travels in a small tunnel… Read More
0 to 60 Knee Replacement: Accelerated Recovery and Return to Sports
Knee replacements are a more difficult operation to get right than hip replacements, because the knee is a more complicated… Read More
Washington Commanders Flag Football Clinic
OrthoVirginia physicians and staff joined Washington Commanders coaches and players to host a flag football clinic at the OrthoVirginia Training… Read More
What are Physical, Occupational and Hand Therapy?
When you’re referred to therapy at OrthoVirginia, you may be working with a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, or hand… Read More
3 Reasons a Musculoskeletal Ultrasound May Be Right for You
Ultrasound is a low-cost, non-invasive way of giving a diagnosis or more information. It can also be used to help… Read More
Treating Chronic Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation and Neuromodulation
Chronic pain is pain that persists for long periods of time. It may be exhausting, debilitating, and can greatly impact… Read More
Physicians focusing on hip arthroscopy provide more options for patients
Jamie M. Grossman, M.D., and Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, M.D., are co-chairs of the Hip Arthroscopy and Preservation section among sports medicine… Read More