Do you feel pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap when running, playing sports or climbing stairs? Have you heard the term “runner’s knee”? Runner’s knee isn’t just for runners, and the term doesn’t describe just one type of injury. It’s a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can happen due to several problems.
At Fairfield Medical Center, we believe the best way to properly manage a sports-related concussion is to start before the injury occurs.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common hand condition that affects many adults. It can cause numbness and tingling in the hand and wrist. The providers at Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Orthopedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation can evaluate you for diagnosis and treatment.
As a longtime registered nurse and office manager of a busy orthopedic office, the majority of Jennifer Mitchell’s day is spent on her feet coordinating the daily needs of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Orthopedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Over time, the physical demands of Jennifer’s job began to take a toll on her body, and she developed severe osteoarthritis in her knees, a common type of arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness.
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When knee pain was keeping Sam Price from the activities he enjoyed, he turned to FMC for a solution. Two knee surgeries later, he’s pain free and back to doing what he loves.
After re-tearing her ACL, Brittany Devall turned to FHP Orthopedics to help her get back on the field.
After two knee injuries sidelined soccer player Bri West, the therapy team at Fairfield Medical Center inspired her to reach a new goal.
Severe back pain was keeping Sondra Kern from her passion – until she met with the orthopedic team at FMC.
As a long-time volunteer, Becky Wilmot is a familiar face at Fairfield Medical Center; so, when she needed to have her shoulder replaced, the decision to have the procedure done where she was most comfortable was a no-brainer. “I have all the confidence in the world in Fairfield Medical Center and the care they provide,” she shared.