Like many physicians in the world of sports medicine, Daniel Vande Lune, MD, grew up with a love of sports. However, long before he knew about the field of sports medicine, he decided to pursue a career in the medical field. Called to the Medical Field “I’ve wanted to be a physician since I was […]
If you’re in need of orthopaedic care — whether it’s for ongoing joint pain, orthopaedic surgery such as hand, knee, or hip surgery, or rehab from an injury — you want to ensure you’re getting the highest quality treatment. You want to see a doctor who specializes in the care you need, from initial diagnosis […]
There’s no way around it — this is an incredibly hard time for everyone. Though each situation has its unique struggles, we are all sharing in the effects of this unprecedented time. But don’t be discouraged! Together, El Paso will thrive beyond this global pandemic, so we encourage you to stay positive and think of […]
Hip problems arise for many reasons but no matter their cause or origin, hip problems are a nuisance and can get in the way of us doing the important things in life. Luckily, with the way modern medicine has advanced, we have options for alleviating hip pain. Treatments such as physical therapy and certain medications […]
When you suffer from pain in your muscles including weakness, tingling, or numbness, it’s important to seek professional help. This will allow you to get on the right track to healing. At Sun City Orthopaedic, we do everything we can to understand your needs, especially those that aren’t always as apparent as let’s say a […]
Many people need total hip replacement surgery. Whether it’s because of an accident, degenerative cartilage disease, or some other reason, total hip replacement surgery isn’t as uncommon as most people believe it to be. And it’s not reserved for just older people either. People of all ages and backgrounds get new hips every day, which […]
Most people don’t give their shoulders a second thought. That is, until they injure them, experience stiffness, pain, or discomfort. And yet, like all other joints, it is there to facilitate movement and allow us to perform many everyday tasks. It’s a complex joint, composed of a variety of tendons, bones, and muscles. The shoulder […]
One of the most common orthopedic treatments used today is arthroscopy surgeries, particularly those performed on the knee joint. This procedure was one of the greatest advances of orthopedic medicine in the 20th century. Part of its popularity is the fact that it is a minimally invasive treatment—compared to other orthopedic procedures like joint replacement—and […]
Our shoulders give us the ability to complete many tasks with our arms. Those tasks, however, are what tend to give us shoulder pain and may even lead to injury. Whether it’s lifting heavy boxes, putting items away on a top shelf, or performing a repetitive motion task such as typing and using a […]
While total knee replacement sounds like something of the future, it’s actually a pretty common procedure that many people in the United States get every day. Total knee replacement surgery can be the answer for people who suffer from chronic knee pain that hasn’t been cured by other treatments and medications, who have severely injured […]