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Comprehensive Orthopaedics joins the Network of Distinction Program
Comprehensive Orthopaedics became part of the Network of Distinction program. Hospitals, health systems and physician groups selected into the Network of Distinction all have low rates of complications and below-average episode prices – and deliver high quality and...
Hiking tips & dealing with injuries by Dr. Ferguson, certified orthopedic doctor specializing in foot and ankle injuries
Warm weather and outdoor exploring are here for those enthusiasts who have been cooped up over the winter and even through the pandemic, and they are eager to get back to the many trails and natural amenities CT has to offer. Hiking tips and being prepared for...
Comprehensive Orthopaedics Receives 2021 Best of Wallingford Award
Comprehensive Orthopaedics Receives 2021 Best of Wallingford Award Wallingford Award Program Honors the Achievement WALLINGFORD April 19, 2021 -- Comprehensive Orthopaedics has been selected for the 2021 Best of Wallingford Award in the Orthopedic Physician category...
Top Ten Ideas to Cope during COVID
Get out and enjoy the fresh air at least once a day for 30 min. If you’re concerned about others outside try early morning or evening or try less traveled roads. If you are high risk try opening the windows. Fresh air helps lift the spirits! Find time to move every...
Staying Active Duringthe Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can make it challenging to maintain a physically active lifestyle. COVID-19 is spread by someone sneezing or coughing into the air or onto a surface, and then the virus enters and infects a new person through their mouth, nose or...
Recovering from a Broken Bone – Broken bone immobilization alternatives
Orthopaedic Surgeons Share Alternatives to Traditional Cast Treatment in Pediatric Patients for Broken Bone Immobilization. In this article Orthopedic Surgeons reveal evidence behind immobilization methods such as braces or splints as alternative to traditional...
Most people wait too long for knee replacement surgery, study says
Living with knee pain? A new study has found that 90% of Americans with osteoarthritis suffer too long before having a knee replacement that could improve their quality of life. "When people wait too long, they lose more and more function and can't exercise or be...
Dr. Aaron Covey on Fox 61 Segment: How to prevent winter slips and falls
Dr. Aaron Covey appeared on Fox 61 on a segment about preventing winter slips and falls.
Fall injuries: tips on how to prevent them
With the fall season in full swing, everyone is outside raking leaves and doing other yard work. The repetitive movements that are typical of these activities can be the cause of sprains and back and shoulder injuries. Lifting and pulling can be a good source for physical activity but they can also land you to the emergency room.
Top 7 Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Years of computer keystrokes, repetitive hand movements, trauma or congenital defects can cause pain from the fingers to the neck and shoulder. Over time, damage to local nerves, especially in the hand and wrist, can lead to debilitating pain and an inability to...
