Many people hate going to the doctor or visiting a hospital. We don’t know about you, but honestly, who enjoys long check-in times, unsanitary waiting rooms, and feeling like a number rather than a patient? To combat all these issues, and more, we wanted to change the face of orthopaedic care by creating the Orthopaedic… Continue reading What Is the Orthopaedic Specialty Group?

Maybe your back is sore, or maybe your joints are giving you issues. Regardless of your source of pain, Orthopaedic Specialty Group may be the best option for dealing with your aches and pains. Orthopaedic Specialty Group Is Equipped for Orthopaedic Injuries The Orthopaedic Service Center is equipped with the best technology and techniques for… Continue reading Why Seeing an Orthopaedic Group Can Be Better Than a Hospital

Recovering from surgery or an injury requires a lot more than just “resting up.” We have to change the way we move and live to take the pressure off of our recovering joint. That takes practice. To help get you started, we wrote a list of tips to help you lessen your pain and maximize… Continue reading 6 Tips to Ensure a Healthy Recovery from Hip Surgery

If you suffer from arthritis, you probably have a lot of questions. As a patient, it is important to be well-informed so you can make educated decisions about your health and treatment options. Read below to learn more about arthritis from the orthopedic specialists at OSG: What is arthritis? Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Arthritis

Arthritis is all around us, yet its impact is far greater than many people realize. Get to know arthritis by the numbers with these fast facts from Orthopaedic Specialty Group – you may be surprised. There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis. More than 50 million adults (1 in 5 people over age… Continue reading Fast Facts About Arthritis

When you get hurt, you need to think fast. Think OrthoFast. If you live in Fairfield County, Connecticut, OrthoFast is the only name you need to know when it comes to orthopedic injuries. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about OrthoFast. What is OrthoFast? OrthoFast is Fairfield County’s premier after-hours,… Continue reading OrthoFast Urgent Care: Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! In this article, the doctors from Orthopaedic Speciality Group take the time to answer some of their patients’ most frequently asked questions about tendinitis. What is tendinitis? Tendinitis (or tendonitis) is the inflammation of a tendon in your body. A tendon is a type of connective tissue that attaches… Continue reading Tendinitis: Frequently Asked Questions

It is estimated that half of all working Americans suffer from lower back pain every year. Many of these cases can be attributed to desk jobs, which force employees to remain seated for long periods of time throughout the day. This can cause back pain and worsen existing pain by putting excessive pressure on the… Continue reading The Pain-Free Way to Sit

If you are suffering from a bone or joint problem, you might be tempted to tough it out until the pain subsides. While minor injuries generally heal themselves relatively quickly, certain conditions could be preventing you from ever making a full recovery on your own. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it’s… Continue reading 3 Signs It’s Time to See An Orthopedist

Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not a disease. Rather, “it is an informal way of referring to joint pain and disease,” according to the Arthritis Foundation. In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis, affecting people of all ages, races, and genders. While many different types of arthritis exist, these five forms… Continue reading The 5 Most Common Types of Arthritis