Is knee or shoulder pain impacting your daily life and preventing you from enjoying your favorite activities? Our orthopaedic experts are here to help you! Dr. Zachary Stender recently presented “Tips To Stop Shoulder and Knee Pain From Progressing” at the North Canton Community Center YMCA. He shared valuable insights on managing and preventing common issues seen in athletes and active people from the perspective of a sports medicine, knee, and shoulder specialist. Keep reading for his tips and insight! About Dr. Stender Dr. Zachary C. Stender is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon spec ..read more

Our feet enable us to walk, run, and perform various activities. However, they can also be prone to injuries with constant use and pressure, especially for athletes and active individuals. Among the common foot injuries, march fractures or metatarsal stress fractures are a prevalent concern. Understanding their causes, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures is crucial for managing these injuries effectively and ensuring a swift recovery. Let’s explore everything you need to know about march fractures. What Are March Fractures, and How Do You Get Them? A march fracture is a stress fr ..read more

Developing lower back pain is more common now than ever. Work setting and lifestyle changes have caused many to adopt unhealthy habits that can lead to back pain, particularly sharp pain felt in the lower back. For example, the work-from-home movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to develop back and neck pain due to spending long periods hunched over a laptop. Sharp lower back pain can have many causes; one is sacroiliac (SI) joint damage. Keep reading to learn more about the SI joint, its connection to lower back pain, and what you can do to ease your discomfort. What ..read more

Rotator cuff injuries are a prevalent health problem, affecting millions of people worldwide. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, nearly two million Americans seek medical attention for rotator cuff tears and related shoulder issues each year. Rotator cuff injuries generally affect older individuals, with over 80% of adults older than 80 diagnosed with rotator cuff tears — though they can happen to anyone. This type of injury can significantly impact one’s daily life. When conservative treatments like physical therapy or medication fail to provide relief for rotator cuf ..read more

When pursuing our passions on the field or the court, sports injuries can sometimes stand in the way of our game. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, sports-related injuries are most frequent in football, girls' soccer, and boys' wrestling - but can occur from any physical activity, from taking a walk or playing with the kids. Among these challenges, athletes' most common injuries are sprains, strains, and concussions. In this comprehensive guide, we'll look into these injuries, their causes, and effective treatments, ensuring that athletes of all ages can stay informe ..read more

Knee replacement surgery is a standard procedure to replace the knee joint with an artificial joint or prosthesis. This surgery is typically recommended for patients who have severe arthritis of the knee or who have experienced other types of damage to the knee joint. We will discuss when it is time for a patient to get total or partial knee replacement surgery. We will also describe the symptoms that may lead to a diagnosis requiring knee surgery and explain what you can expect pre and post operation. Who is Most Likely to Need Knee Replacement Surgery? Patients who are most likely to nee ..read more

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can affect many people, with an estimate of about one to three people being affected for every 1,000 in the United States. It has been noted that women can develop carpal tunnel syndrome three times more than men, and this condition can worsen without the proper care. Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, weakness, and numbing in the hands or arms. Because carpal tunnel syndrome develops gradually, this can lead to a drastically changed quality of life for many. To understand the possible prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome, it is crucial to understand how it develop ..read more

Following orthopaedic trauma, restoring movement and function is crucial in the recovery process in order to get back to regular activities as quickly as possible. If you have suffered any type of orthopaedic trauma, it is critical to seek the expertise of a trained orthopaedic trauma specialist to ensure that the right recovery plan is crafted for you. Physical therapy is usually the most practical way for patients to restore movement and range of motion, but strengthening and stretching exercises, as well as regenerative medicine, can lead to a quicker recovery. With an increase in new tec ..read more

The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body and the rotator cuff gives it a wide range of motion. Such motion increases the risk of issues in the shoulder. In fact, shoulder pain affects 18 to 26 percent of adults at any point in time, making it one of the most common physical complaints. Shoulder pain not only can impact your daily activities when moving and lifting your arms, but can cause major disruptions in sleep. Laying down can cause the rotator cuff to stretch and pull, leading to significantly worsened shoulder pain at night. On the bright side, shoulder specialists ca ..read more

With an increase in sports and fitness activities geared toward adults, there has been an increase in the age of athletes, which is why sports injury prevention is a topic gaining more traction than ever. Although adults are increasingly active, they are more prone to common sports injuries due to the physical changes that come with age. If you are an adult athlete, seeking expertise regarding sports-related injury prevention is especially important since the field of sports medicine has amped up its services in this area. Many sports medicine doctors now specialize in sports-related injury ..read more