If every step feels like there is a pebble tucked beneath the front of your foot, the problem may be coming from an irritated nerve rather than your shoe. Morton’s neuroma can cause burning, tingling, numbness, and a marble-like sensation near the toes. At Bone & Joint Specialists, our foot and ankle care includes evaluation […]
Why Does It Feel Like I’m Walking on a Pebble? Signs of Morton’s Neuroma Read More »
Tingling in your pinky and the outer half of your ring finger may seem harmless when it fades after you straighten your arm. When it keeps returning, however, the ulnar nerve near the elbow may be under pressure. Through our hand, wrist, and elbow care, the board-certified orthopedic surgeons at Bone & Joint Specialists evaluate these concerns in
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A knee that sticks, catches, or suddenly buckles can make walking, climbing stairs, and exercising feel uncertain. At Bone & Joint Specialists, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons evaluate knee injuries and movement problems at our Merrillville, Highland, and Hobart, Indiana, offices. Dr. Scott Andrews specializes in knee disorders and completed fellowship training in joint reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Hospital, while Dr. Kenneth
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Discomfort in the shoulder can make simple movements frustrating, from reaching into a cabinet to lifting groceries or putting on a shirt. Because the shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, trouble with raising your arm can come from several different structures working together. At Bone & Joint Specialists, Orthopedic & Spine
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Lift My Arm? Read More »
Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, about 80% of adults will deal with significant back pain at least once. While many cases improve on their own, persistent or recurring discomfort deserves a closer look. At Bone & Joint Specialists, Orthopedic & Spine Center, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons help patients throughout Merrillville, Highland, and Hobart,
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A sore shoulder can make daily activities like reaching for a coffee mug, buckling a seatbelt, or finding a comfortable sleep position more difficult. While many people assume these symptoms are the result of a minor strain, they can sometimes point to a rotator cuff tear. At Bone & Joint Specialists, Orthopedic & Spine Center, our board-certified orthopedic
Common Signs of a Rotator Cuff Tear You Should Not Ignore Read More »
A normal trip to the grocery store, taking the dog for a walk, or climbing a flight of stairs should not leave you wondering why your hip hurts. Yet hip discomfort is common, especially as we get older. The challenge is that several different conditions can lead to similar symptoms. At Bone & Joint Specialists, Orthopedic
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Posture is one of those things that many people tend to forget about until their neck starts to hurt. Hours at a desk, time on your phone, and even how you relax on the couch can lead to tightness at the base of your neck, especially when you turn your head. Patients in Merrillville, Highland,
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It may feel exciting to ramp up your fitness goals at the beginning of the new year, but your body needs time to adjust to new routines. If you rush the process too much, you run the risk of getting injured, and that will really throw off your resolutions. At Bone & Joint Specialists in
6 Tips to Ease Into Your Fitness Resolutions and Avoid Injury Read More »
Tennis elbow has a reputation for being a sports injury, but plenty of people feel that sharp pain in their elbow without ever picking up a racket. At Bone & Joint Specialists, Orthopedic & Spine Center, we see this condition all the time in people who don’t play tennis at all. If you live in
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