About Me

When my son was diagnosed with autism as a young child, we were quickly referred to an orthopedist for an evaluation of his feet and ankles. Walking on his toes, as is common with those on the spectrum, led to poor development of his Achilles tendon. He had to have a thorough assessment and was then referred for orthopedic surgery to repair the damage. This was a whole new experience for us, and I figured we couldn't be the only ones. I created this site to share what we learned and hopefully help to guide other parents through the evaluation, surgery, and recovery. I'll also share other orthopedic information I've picked up along the way.

2019

Treating Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive stress injuries can strike anyone who performs the same motion on a regular basis. Athletes can suffer from repetitive stress injuries in their shoulders or elbows. However, even if you're not an athlete, you can still succumb to one of these injuries. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury that affects people who spend a significant amount of time typing. This means it often affects people who work in an office or those who use their hands as part of their vocation, such as artists and musicians.

Having Shoulder Surgery? 3 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself

Shoulder surgery may only last a few hours, but it is a very serious procedure which requires a serious recovery period. Before you go in for shoulder surgery, it is important to prepare your home so you can comfortably recover from your surgery. #1 Get Some Extra Pillows If you are a pillow minimalist who doesn't have a lot of pillows around your house, you may want to grab a couple of extra pillows.