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Dr. Don Dick is a practicing orthopedic surgeon in the Edmonton Zone. His focus is on hip and knee replacements through the Edmonton Musculoskeletal Centre and the Orthopaedic Surgery Centre – Royal Alexandra Hospital.
He divides his time between clinical medicine and healthcare administration. He has had numerous leadership positions in bone and joint health – locally, provincially and nationally. He is presently working part-time for Alberta Health Services in Appropriateness and Health Outcome Analysis.
Exercise can be a safe and effective way to help manage the side effects of cancer and its treatments. The great thing about exercise is that it can be used before, during and after all types of treatment and for any type of cancer. Here are 4 benefits of exercise for individuals with cancer: Combat […]
What is a “Rotator Cuff”? The group of muscles that surround the shoulder that attaches the upper arm bone (humerus) to the shoulder blade (scapula). These muscles are important in shoulder movements. The tendon can become irritated, damaged, or completely torn causing pain and dysfunction. What Causes Rotator Cuff Damage? Rotator cuff injuries occur most […]
What is a SLAP Tear? The word SLAP stands for “Superior Labral tear, from Anterior to Posterior”. The labrum is the rim of rubbery tissue that surrounds the shoulder socket. The biceps tendon attaches at the top of this rim. A SLAP tear refers to the damage that is done to the labrum and the […]
Dislocated Shoulder- Bankart Tear What is a Bankart Tear? A Bankart tear is a type of injury to the rim of rubbery tissue (labrum) that surrounds the shoulder joint socket. It typically occurs as a result of shoulder dislocation. A dislocated shoulder is an injury in which your upper arm bone pops out of the […]