Category Archives: Orthopedics

Plantar fasciitis is a painful injury among athletes. The pain is either a deep ache or a sharp stab along the arch or in the heels’ middle, either one of which will require avoidance of running activities until healing is completed. The followi...

Sometimes, fractures to the smallest bones result in the biggest pain, both in the literal and figurative sense. Such is the case with fractures to the fingers, which can cause extreme hand pain. When your finger becomes fractured, your entire h...

Among orthopedic professionals, the differences in physiology between men and women are widely recognized from the diagnosis to the treatment of various sports-related injuries and illnesses. This is especially true for the symptoms that may requir...

When you have osteoarthritis, the cartilage cushioning your joints begins its breakdown for various reasons. You will experience pain, swelling and stiffness in various parts of your body including your feet, knees, hips, elbows, hands, shoulders,...

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is a dreaded diagnosis for middle-aged and elderly people because of its impact on their quality of life in general and mobility. The pain usually affects weight-bearing joints, such as the hips, back,...

Gout affects both men and women not just in their big toes, but also in their knees, wrists, or fingers. But no matter where gout attacks, the pain is just as severe, a fact that makes many sufferers dread the day when another attack comes. The sym...

Before looking into Healthpointe’s arthroscopy services, here are a few things that you must consider for your own benefit. Repair of joints Arthroscopy is considered as a keyhole surgery for diagnosis and treatment. It is, in fact, one of t...

The hands are arguably the most important limbs in our body. But when carpal tunnel syndrome sets in, it can feel like your affected hand has become your enemy. Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to pressure on the median nerve which results in a wid...

Healthpointe is proud to announce that orthopedic specialist and qualified medical examiner, Dr. Neil Thomas Katz, MD, is offering care for cartilage injuries in various practice locations throughout Southern California, including Long Beach, Anahe...

Healthpointe is proud to announce that orthopedic specialist and qualified medical examiner, Dr. Neil Thomas Katz, MD, is offering care for cartilage injuries in various practice locations throughout Southern California, including Long Beach, Anahe...