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Inside Shoulder Treatment and Surgery Options at AOSMI

Shoulder injuries are some of the most common reasons patients seek out help from orthopedic specialists. Many shoulder injuries seem to appear without an apparent cause: many patients report shoulder pain without being able to recall a specific traumatic event or injury. At AOSMI, our team includes a number of experts in shoulder therapy and treatment, joint replacement, and shoulder more »

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New Pain Management Resources at AOSMI

Pain management is a major focus of our team at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. Our practice’s orthopedic specialists understand that truly exemplary care goes beyond addressing patient concerns and restoring optimal health. Wellness is just as important as mobility in ensuring a patient’s enjoyment of life to the fullest. To that end, AOSMI has employed some of the more »

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Common Back Pain Causes and Conditions

Back pain is one of the most frequently-reported issues among patients visiting doctor’s offices. In fact, back problems are the second most-common reason patients visit medical practitioners. At Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, our orthopedic specialists each specialize in care and treatment for specific parts of the body. The back is among those most commonly studied and treated at 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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Hand and Wrist Health: Carpal Tunnel Prevention

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common ailment that affects many typical employees at sedentary desk jobs. Working at a keyboard for long stretches of time can place significant strain on the hands and wrists, sometimes resulting in the onset of this troublesome condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels from the forearm 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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In Motion: ACL Injury 101

 Sports participation results in 70 percent of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and the majority of these occur in 15 to 45 year olds. Approximately 70 percent of ACL injuries are noncontact injuries that occur during a sudden change in direction with a planted foot (i.e., cutting) or stopping rapidly. In the United States there are between 100,000 to 250,000 ACL ruptures annually. The ACL is one more »

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Put Your Best Foot Forward: Podiatry and Orthopedic Health

Every part of the body requires special care and attention to ensure optimal function and maintain good health, but the feet demand an extra degree of focused care. Feet are under constant stress, supporting the body at its base and controlling the fundamentals of locomotion. AOSMI’s statistics suggest that 80% of adults will experience some type of pain or disability more »

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Vidya S

Dear Dr. Nasar: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you personally for your extraordinary care, professionalism, and great hands that you are blessed with. My mom’s surgery and her recovery was nothing short of miraculous. Today, one month later, she is walking without her walking stick for 1/2 mile. Thank you and your entire team for a job well done. Regards, more »

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Diet and Inflammation

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the temptation of eating badly intensifies. Unfortunately, this splurging will not only add on the pounds; it can cause pain and affect athletic performance. Eating sugar causes inflammation to increase in your body and can cause insulin to not work correctly. This can set off a chain reaction where hormones, like cortisol, testosterone, and more »

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