by Dr. Thomas Falls | May 30, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Bones are seemingly simple organisms, but looks can be deceiving. In truth, bones are an essential tissue that many organisms require for support and function. To better understand the importance of your skeletal system, here is a brief overview of the anatomy of...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | May 3, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Any soon-to-be parent hopes for a healthy, happy baby. It’s estimated that birth defects affect three percent of all babies born in the United States. In our country alone, birth defects account for twenty percent of all infant deaths, but that number is much higher...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Apr 20, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
As we age, our bones begin to lose density and become more brittle. This is why fractured bones are more common in the elderly. The best way to maintain bone strength and density as we age is by following certain nutritional and exercise recommendations. Many people...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Broken bones are sometimes an inevitable part of life. In many cases, the bone can heal the fracture itself with the help of a splint or cast. When a bone fracture isn’t capable of being healed with splinting or casting alone, a surgery known as a bone fracture repair...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
When your body isn’t functioning optimally, sometimes surgery is necessary to repair the damage so you can live a better and longer life. When it’s the musculoskeletal system that is damaged, orthopaedic surgery is often the answer. It’s vital that any patient closely...
