𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭?
𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭? Orthopedic issues can range from minor discomfort to debilitating conditions affecting your daily life. Knowing when to see a specialist can make a significant difference in your recovery and overall health. Dr. Dipanjan Bhadra, the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐡 , explains the key signs that indicate it’s time to consult an orthopedic expert. 𝟏 . 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 Pain that doesn’t improve with rest or over-the-counter medications, especially in your knees, hips, or back, could signal an underlying condition like arthritis or joint damage. 𝟐 . 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or performing simple activities due to stiffness or reduced range of motion is a sign you need professional care. 𝟑 . 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧 ’ 𝐭...