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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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New Pain Management Information and Resources

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute is committed to promoting good health and active lifestyles inside the practice and throughout the community. Staffed by a dedicated and talented team of orthopedic specialists, our practice serves as a resource for patients in our local area as well as online readers who wish to know more about the services we offer. We’re more »

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Being Injured and Not Being Hurt

At Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, providing the highest standard of care to every individual patient is our top priority. Our professionals work tirelessly to ensure that each procedure not only treats injuries and restores function, but also rebuilds confidence, inspires a sense of security, and creates trust. We regularly receive positive feedback and find testimonials from our patients more »

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Stress Fractures

What are the signs of a fracture (broken bone) in the foot? Severe pain, swelling and redness are the obvious answers. Many fractures occur when the something traumatic happens to the foot. For example, a heavy box dropping on it or falling down stairs can cause foot fractures. However, not all foot fractures are obvious. A stress fracture is a more »

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Stay Up-to-Date with AOSMI Events

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) receives regular communications from patients who are looking for news and updates about orthopedics and health topics. At AOSMI, our professionals provide world-class medical care within and beyond the practice, sharing resources online with our community of patients. We also host a series of informative, successful events at the practice and encourage our more »

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Stay Healthy in the Workplace

Many professionals in the workforce today do not have jobs that seem immediately hazardous to an employee’s health. While there are workers who spend entire workdays on their feet or regularly enter dangerous situations to complete required workplace tasks, most modern staff members might not imagine that their working conditions could affect their health. It may come as a surprise, more »

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