What do you know about Electrodiagnostic Testing? If the answer is not so much, then you will want to read this blog in full!

Electrodiagnostic testing is a method of evaluating the electrical activity of muscles and nerves to diagnose conditions such as Peripheral Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Radiculopathy. These tests typically involve the use of electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) to measure the electrical activity in the muscles and nerves, helping to identify the location, cause, and severity of nerve or muscle disorders, and also monitor the progress of treatment.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition that affects the hand and wrist in a few distinct ways. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist. The result of this nerve compression is numbness, tingling, and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers.

There are a variety of treatment options for CTS, and the best option for a particular patient will depend on the severity of their symptoms and the underlying cause of the condition.

If a doctor has advised that you receive surgery to treat your chronic hip or knee pain, you’re likely contemplating what a total replacement would mean for you. It’s a daunting phrase in itself, the thought of having a major joint completely replaced. Even if your daily routine has become difficult and other treatments have been ineffective, just the idea of a prosthetic hip or knee can be scary. However, the procedure has a strong track record of reducing pain and restoring hip function to patients throughout the country. The success rate 10 years post-surgery is between 90-95 percent and continues to be highly effective long after.

When we hear the phrase “minimally invasive,” it is most often referring to significant surgeries such as spinal procedures. However, this terminology can be applied across the board, and this blog will discuss the myriad of benefits that these kinds of procedures can have when compared to invasive procedures, also known as “open” surgeries, etc. A few of the conditions that MidAmerica Orthopaedics treats using minimally invasive techniques are Degenerative Disk Disease, Herniated Disc, and Scoliosis. On a broad level, minimally invasive means that the area being operated on is not opened nearly as wide as it is in open procedures. This allows for many benefits, both during and after the procedure is over. Now that we know the difference between open surgeries and minimally invasive procedures, let’s discuss why minimally invasive methods are becoming the increasingly popular choice for patients and doctors alike.

With the winter in full swing, we want to provide you with some insights regarding the most common winter sports injuries that we at MidAmerica Orthopaedics have seen over our decades of being open for business in Chicagoland, and how you can best position yourself to avoid them and limit their effects if you happen to suffer one.

Occupational therapy is an oft-heard term, but it is not as widely understood as physical therapy or as other terminology related to orthopaedics and healthcare in general. This blog will be a thorough exploration of what occupational therapy entails, from the perspective of patients as well as care providers, and what offerings MidAmerica Orthopaedics provides for patients in need of occupational therapy.

Young people are generally the healthiest of us all. They bounce back from injuries quicker and avoid them easier altogether with their flexibility and strength.

Physical therapy is an essential component to a strong injury recovery. Its purpose is to regain the previous strength, motion, and flexibility you had prior to suffering an injury, however, depending on the type and the severity of an injury, it is not always needed. So how do you know when it is right for you? Read this article to understand how your personal journey with physical therapy could look, and how MidAmerica Orthopaedics can help.