Trigger Finger Causes, Treatment, and Surgery
You may have experienced trigger finger before if you felt a “catching” sensation when bending one or more of your fingers. In this condition, tension is experienced in one of more fingers and then suddenly released while other fingers extend in one fluid motion. Frequently it is simply inconvenient or uncomfortable, but other times it […]
Why You Should Leave Your Wedding Ring Home This Summer
Telling people to leave their wedding ring at home doesn’t usually sit well. After all, you may have thousands of dollars sitting on your finger. Not only do you want to enjoy your new ring but, taking it off could mean easily losing it. So, why am I telling you to leave your fancy finger hardware […]
Speed Skating Highlights of the 2018 Olympic Games
After an exciting two and a half weeks of action, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea just came to a close. The Olympics are something very special to us at Heiden Orthopedics, as our very own Dr. Eric Heiden was once an Olympic athlete, too. He made history as a talented speed skater […]
ACL Tear Symptoms and Treatments
It’s that time of year again. There is snow in the mountains and the resorts are full of skiers. It also means that this is the time of year for knee injuries. There are roughly 15 million skiers in the US who are participating in an exhilarating sport where knee injuries account for 30% of […]
Fully Torn Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is made up of four different muscles and tendons near the shoulder joint, including the subscapularis, the supraspinatus, the infraspinatus, and the teres minor. Together, the tendons and muscles help to support the joint, promote fluid arm movement, and enable full range of motion. There is also a fluid-filled sac in the […]
Why You Need to Know What an AED Is and How to Use It
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation estimates that nearly 326,000 people experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) each year. SCA is a condition in which the heart abruptly stops beating. This is not the same as a heart attack, which occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart is interrupted. Although SCA may be more […]
What to Expect in a Total Knee Replacement
A total knee replacement, or a total knee arthroplasty, involves removing damaged portions of the knee structure and replacing them with man-made prosthetics. Typically made of titanium, plastics, ceramics, or metal alloys, implants are designed to mimic the position and shape of natural bone allowing for a near normal range of motion. Common reasons for […]
Knee Surgery: Torn Meniscus Repair
The knee is complex structure, capable of withstanding shock and pressure and able to produce a range of motion. The meniscus is a strip of cartilage that provides a cushion between the thighbone and the shinbone. There are two menisci in each knee joint, on either side. While the knee can survive consistent pressure and […]
Athletes: Do You Need Tommy John Surgery?
The elbow is a complex structure comprised of bone, muscle, tendons, and ligaments. When something goes wrong with the ligaments and nerves in the structure, the elbow loses stability, and the speed and control in throwing is heavily impacted – and painful. An Ulnar Collateral Ligament injury is usually the result of repetitive throwing motions […]
5 Trail Cycling Tips from Orthopedic Surgeon, Eric Heiden
Dr. Eric Heiden is a Salt Lake City and Park City based orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine. As a former USA pro-cycling champion, he enjoys staying active riding his bike on the road and trails. As Summer winds down, Dr. Heiden tries to hit the trails as much as possible. Here are his top […]