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Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic Partners with HURT! Mobile App

Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic, a leading provider of comprehensive orthopedic services and backed by M2 Orthopedics (M2O), is pleased to announce a new collaboration with HURT!, a mobile app that offers free virtual access to orthopedic specialists for sudden, acute injuries. This exclusive partnership allows patients in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to access

woman and care team looking at hip x-ray after surgery.

Hip Replacement Recovery: What to Expect

If you or a loved one is considering hip replacement surgery or you are scheduled for one, let us provide some tips and a guide for recovery. Hip replacement recovery: what to expect. Hip Replacement Surgeries Are Becoming Commonplace According to The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons more than 450,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed

Athletic woman with back injury.

An Athlete’s Guide to Back Injury Prevention

When you experience back pain, sometimes you don’t even know what you did to cause it. Skip the suffering and discover how you can prevent it from happening again. Even if you’re not an avid athlete, you can probably use an athlete’s guide to back injury prevention. Your Spine Is a Beautiful Thing Our spine

Patient and physician discussing back pain.

Is My Back Pain Serious?

If you experience on and off back pain, you are not alone. Many adults have pain in their back while doing certain chores, moving in awkward positions, or even putting on their shoes. In some cases the pain is not serious and will go away, however, there are instances where the pain is serious and

Orthopedic doctor.

Discover Anderson Clinic’s Summer Internship and Shadowing Opportunities!

2 Programs Available Shadowing Early exposure and long-lasting relationships are critical for anyone interested in the medical profession. Physician shadowing is an important opportunity and oftentimes an individual’s first time getting hands on exposure to what being a medical profession is like. Beyond experience, it is a great way to build strong relationships and form

Man discussing back pain with doctor.

Am I a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Most everyone deals with back pain at some point in their life. If it becomes chronic and is diagnosed as a serious condition, a doctor might recommend surgery to treat the pain. There is a monumental difference between traditional open surgery and one which is minimally invasive. If you suddenly find yourself in this position,

Woman stretching before exercising.

An Athlete’s Guide For Preventing Sports Injuries

If you play soccer, football, swim, golf, are a runner, or play tennis, it never hurts to have a refresher course. An athlete’s guide for preventing sports injuries can help those just starting out in peewee leagues or veterans of all types of sports. It could help you reduce the risk of missing an entire

Man talking to sports medicine doctor.

Benefits of Seeing a Sports Medicine Doctor

If you are a coach, a parent, a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to continue to be active even in later life, there are numerous benefits of seeing a sports medicine doctor. Whether your injury is due to a sudden accident, overuse or overtraining, a sports medicine doctor is the

Man with thigh pain from sciatica.

6 Signs You May Have Sciatica

Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body. It connects your spinal cord and the muscles in the lower back, legs, and feet. It is affected by anything that irritates or puts pressure on the nerve root like a herniated or slipped disc. Look for these 6 signs you may have

Woman suffering from a pulled muscle.

How To Best Recover From A Pulled Muscle

Oh dear, you just heard a loud pop while running, and now your calf hurts and is beginning to swell up. You know something is wrong, and you probably need to see a doctor. You have a lot on your plate right now, and all you care about at the moment is how to best