Posts by Margaret Eckman

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Five Myths About Scoliosis

I want to remove some of the mystique around scoliosis and debunk some myths people potentially have heard about scoliosis… Read More

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Overview of In-Office Hand Surgery with Local Anesthesia

Introducing WALANT WALANT is Wide Awake Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet and describes the way we’re able to do surgeries in… Read More

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How to Stay Active with Arthritis

Arthritis affects all of us. Ninety-one million Americans are affected by arthritis, mostly osteoarthritis. Forty-five percent of people have a… Read More

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Shoulder Arthritis Overview and Treatment Options

Anatomy of the Shoulder and Cause of Shoulder Arthritis The normal shoulder comprises of the ball and socket joint, where… Read More

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A Patient’s Guide to Common Knee Injuries and Treatments

Meniscal Injuries Meniscal Anatomy Meniscal injuries are common in all age groups. You have a meniscus on the inside of… Read More

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Hip and Knee Replacement in 2024: Technologies and Techniques to Speed Your Recovery

It’s 2024. We’re in a technologically driven world where everything we do has been touched and affected by technology and… Read More

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You’re in Good Hands: A Specialist’s Guide to Common Hand Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common compression neuropathy, is caused by compression… Read More

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Hip Impingement and Labral Tears: What Patients Need to Know

When we see patients in clinic, we figure out where their pain is coming from. One cause of hip pain… Read More

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Everything You Need to Know About a Shoulder Replacement

What is shoulder arthritis? Shoulder arthritis is the loss of cartilage lining of the ball in the ball and socket… Read More

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Muscle Strains: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Welcome back to my blog! I’m Larry Benson, MD, CAQSM, from Ortho On Call and OrthoVirginia. Let’s keep discussing common… Read More