Dr. Alison DeWaters, DPM, Recognized with Perfect 5-Star Healthgrades Score

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is committed to bringing together the top talent from all of orthopedics, across a wide variety of specialty fields. The practice’s team includes experts in every type of orthopedic care, from pain management and wellness to joint replacement surgery, sports medicine, and physical therapy. AOSMI’s foremost specialist in foot and ankle surgery, Dr. more »

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Treatment Options for Hand and Wrist Injuries

Among patients dealing with joint problems, the hand, wrist, and elbow are common trouble spots. These closely associated parts have many complex functions that can be impaired or even restricted entirely by the pain and discomfort associated with many common conditions. Orthopedic treatments for the hand and wrist can address these issues in a variety of ways. The first and more »

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Cartilage Restoration: The Modern Joint Pain Solution

Joint pain is not only a common condition in the United States: it can also be a serious hindrance in athletic activity as well as everyday life. An estimated two million Americans experience joint pain associated with cartilage injuries each year. Cartilage injuries can be debilitating; historically, standard surgical options have only offered limited and temporary relief. Only the most more »

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Health and Wellness in the New Year

The New Year is in full swing, and already 2015 is shaping up to be a fantastic time at AOSMI. As we continue to improve our practice and streamline our operations to provide more efficient service, we’re able to give our patients care at the highest available standard of quality. Many of our patients are implementing resolutions that have to more »

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Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter Conditions

Winter conditions can arrive suddenly and present a major mobility challenge for those with ongoing health conditions. Even the most active and mobile individuals can suffer accidental injury when dealing with ice, snow, and inclement weather. In order to preserve good orthopedic health, those working or traveling outside during winter months should take some extra precautions. First and foremost: be more »

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Browse the AOSMI Orthopedic Library

At AOSMI, our service to our patients goes beyond the walls of our practice. Our surgeons match their focus on highly skilled and innovative procedures with a dedication to patient outreach and education. With the assistance of our team, comprised of the best trained and most qualified medical professionals from a wide range of fields, we’ve put together a number more »

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Prevention and Treatment for Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common condition affecting runners. While most commonly referring to medial tibial stress syndrome, a painful inflammation of the inner border of the tibia (shin bone) from repetitive calf muscle pull, the condition can also be from tendonitis, or a stress fracture of the tibia. A stress fracture results when repetitive stress or impact causes bone injury which does not more »

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Get Educated About Sports Injury This Summer

Summer is an exciting season for athletes everywhere. Warmer weather makes outdoor sports more comfortable and rewarding. Professional seasons are in full swing, creating enthusiasm even among recreational players. Longer days and more daylight mean more opportunities to enjoy athletic pursuits, but even in this season’s climate, safety is a primary concern. Preparation and prevention are always the right choice. more »

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Suffering from a Sports Injury?

No matter how careful you are when playing sports, it’s quite common for players to become injured during the course of a game or when practicing. In some cases, players can “walk it off” because the injury is quite mild. However, there are a variety of injuries that will require the attention of a medical professional, such as the experts at Advanced more »

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