by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Massage, Orthopaedics
You may have heard of the term ‘Orthopaedic Massage’ before but what does it actually mean? Orthopaedic massage differs from other forms of massage in very specific ways. If you or someone you know is thinking about getting an orthopaedic massage or any other type of...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jul 11, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, General Medicine, Orthopaedics
The rotator cuff is actually a group of tendons and muscles surrounding the shoulder joint, as opposed to a single body part. This group of muscles is responsible for keeping the upper arm bone inside the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff encompasses four muslces:...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Virtual reality (VR) is for more than just gaming. VR technology is being used to train a new generation of doctors in a variety of procedures, allowing them to get a much better understanding of the living human body and its functions that is possible through...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
For those who may not be aware, the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) is the body responsible for overseeing medical schools and hospitals that train, as well as educate, physicians who desire to become orthopaedic surgeons. Here’s an overview of the history...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
An injury known as a greenstick fracture can be painful and debilitating, but it’s usually an easy injury to treat. The Definition of Greenstick Fractures Greenstick fractures are breaks that occur on one side of a stricken individual’s elongated arm or leg...
