The anterior cruciate ligament is commonly abbreviated to ACL. This ligament is located within the knee joint, between the thigh bone and the shin bone. This ligament is primarily responsible for stabilizing the knee. in an ACL injury, the ligament...

Of all the health conditions that grow more common with age, few are more widespread than orthopedic issues. Impacting your body’s musculoskeletal system, these conditions are often not life-threatening, but bring significant pain and mobility issues. A large and growing...

Are you considering a hip replacement? Then you will need to locate a Jacksonville orthopedic surgeon for a consultation. But first, you need to understand the difference between a hip replacement and hip resurfacing before you can determine which procedure...

When you’re looking for an orthopedic doctor in Jacksonville, Florida, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has you covered. With 14 board-certified orthopedic physicians on hand as well as a chiropractor, all of your musculoskeletal problems can be evaluated and treated effectively. Whether...

If you have wrist or hand pain, you may be wondering if you might have carpal tunnel syndrome. The severity of this common condition can range from being a mild nuisance to a debilitating condition that prevents you from working...

Running is generally considered to be one of the healthiest forms of exercise available. But it is not without its hazards. As orthopedic specialists in northern Florida, we see a variety of preventable injuries that may be avoided by following...

When you purchase a health insurance plan, it’s common to assume that the costs and benefits of the plan are fixed. But because of the way that many insurers limit spending, the time of year when you visit the doctor...

You may think the concept of arthritis getting worse in cold, wet weather is an old wives’ tale, but there’s actually science behind those claims. Winter weather can contribute to arthritis symptoms in two primary ways. According to the Arthritis...

We’re heading into the most festive time of year, but it is also one of the most common times for new patients to visit because of a holiday related injury of pain. What makes the holidays so accident and injury...

Orthopedic injuries can happen easily in the cold weather months, simply because ice and snow create a hazardous environment that makes it easy to slip or fall. Simple activities like walking to your car or driving to work become far...