Robert J. Snyder, MD Arthritis is one of the most common ailments known to man. If you live long enough, more than likely you will experience arthritis in one or more of your joints. I’m often asked by patients “How do I know my pain is caused by arthritis and not because I worked… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD Arthritis is one of the most common ailments for which patients seek medical care because it causes pain and often disability. My patients often ask me “Is there anything I can do to lessen my chances of developing arthritis?” The answer is yes and no. In this article, I will address… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD Recently, I saw a middle-aged female in my practice who complained of pain in her wrist radiating to her thumb. She said that the pain just started one day and that she had been treating it at home for about 2 weeks with Aleve and ice. She was concerned as she… Read more »
Chronic knee pain is no joke. Don’t avoid enjoyable activities because of pain and lack of function. Learn about treatment options at our upcoming lecture! The Perfect Solution for your Knee Replacement: A Custom-made Knee Join Dr. Bob Snyder as he discusses both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for some of the most-commonly seen knee… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD As a busy Orthopaedist, I see many patients in the office, whose main complaint goes something like this, “I have this really sharp pain, when I walk (or insert your activity of choice here). It hurts so bad, it must be caused by a bone spur”. Most of those pains are… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD It is almost August and many young males across the United States are getting ready for football season to start. Once considered a seasonal sport, football players of all ages now train for football year round, opening the door wider for injury. In the NFL, 300 pound men routinely collide with… Read more »
Join Dr. Bob Snyder as he discusses both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for some of the most-commonly seen knee problems. Learn about Dr. Snyder’s personal experience with the ConforMIS Knee Resurfacing System and why he prefers it for his own patients. Bring all of your questions about knee replacements and get the answers you… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD The plantar fascia is a thick, ribbon-like structure that runs from the bottom aspect of the heel towards the bases of the toes. The plantar fascia is part of the structure that helps maintain the arch within the foot. Often the patient who has a tightness of the plantar fascia will… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD A hamstring strain (or pulled hamstring) is an injury to one or more of the muscles at the back of the thigh. One of the muscles gets extended, overloaded and partially or completely tears. Most hamstring injuries respond well to non-invasive, non-surgical treatment . The hamstring is comprised of three muscles… Read more »
Robert J. Snyder, MD The human shoulder is a joint which allows an incredible amount of flexibility and movement. The shoulder has the most mobility of all of the joints in the body. This wide range of motion also makes it the joint most vulnerable to dislocation. Why do shoulders dislocate, how are they treated… Read more »