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July 14, 2022

Osgood-Schlatter

Hello, and welcome to Yuma Health and Happenings. I’m Dr. Ron Clark, Orthopedic Surgeon and founder of The Bone and Joint Center of Yuma. Today, I want to talk about the knee with its amazing form

April 22, 2022

What are Nerve Studies?

Electromyography, or EMG, is a diagnostic procedure which evaluates the health condition of muscles through electrical activity and the nerve cells that control them. Those with muscle or nerve

March 24, 2022

What’s Safer, Robot assisted, Surgical scope, or Conventional Surgery?

In the past, conventional surgery was the only option if you needed a major surgery. When using conventional surgical techniques, the surgeon performs the entire procedure without assistance of

February 10, 2022

Getting Healthy Before Surgery

About 95% of the world population will receive some type of surgery in their lifetime, so it’s important to know how to prepare for surgery. Getting as healthy as possible before surgery can help

January 13, 2022

Knee Injection Options to Treat Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects more than 32 million adults. Fourteen million of these people suffer specifically from osteoarthritis of the knee and suffer from symptoms like pain, swelling, stiffness, and

December 23, 2021

What Are Sports-Related Injuries?

As the name implies, sports-related injuries typically happen while exercising or playing a sport, though they may also be caused by a repetitive everyday activity. Sports-related injuries are

November 25, 2021

How Diabetes Affects Your Joint Health

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, which calls attention to managing diabetes, as well as the steps people can take to prevent its development. For those with diabetes, their bodies struggle