Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located in the upper abdominal area against the back muscles. The kidneys are relatively small (when compared to other vital organs), yet play a crucial role in the daily function of your body. The Role of Your Kidneys Your kidneys are composed…
If you’re one of 29 million people living with diabetes, you’re at risk of diabetic neuropathy, a condition caused by diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy occurs for several reasons that are all related to long-term damage caused by extended periods of high blood sugar. Before going into the specific…
If you snore, you know that it can cause stress between you and your bed partner. You know that it can affect activities you enjoy, like camping with friends and family. But are you aware that loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious disorder that affects…
If you or someone you know needs to keep a close eye on their blood sugar, you may have been exposed to the term ‘blood glucose monitoring’. But are you familiar with the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind the practice of blood glucose monitoring? With 29 million Americans…
Every year, 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with shingles. This means that over a lifetime, 30% of all Americans can expect to get shingles one or more times. It should come as no surprise that over the last decade, demand…
The human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons. Combined, the 52 bones in the feet make up almost ¼ of all the bones in the human body. With that in mind, when you abuse your feet, you’re putting strain on up to 25%…
Debilitating and persistent knee pain can reduce your mobility, lessen your quality of life, and limit your ability to work. Knee pain has many causes including injury, disease, or structural disorders, but one of the most common sources of knee pain is osteoarthritis. When knee pain…
When you get injured, your first thought may be to make an appointment directly with an orthopedic surgeon, chiropractor, or sports medicine physician. But these are not your only options; there is a relatively new discipline that helps a wide range of patients, including those suffering from injury, disease, or…
If you have good hearing, it’s easy to take it for granted. But if you’re one of the 36 million people that suffer from hearing impairments, you know first-hand that hearing loss is difficult to live with. Hearing loss can negatively affect your social and emotional wellbeing…
October 2016 WWMG Orthopedic, Sports, Spine & Hand (OSSH) is pleased to welcome two new physicians to their award winning group of surgeons. Ronald Quam, DO, joined OSSH in September and brings his expertise in Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery. Dr. Quam completed an orthopedic residency at Michigan State…
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