Recovering From Surgical Repair Of A Torn ACL

Posted on 4 May 2016

It only took a second to injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee. The orthopedics doctor recommended arthroscopic surgery to do the repair. You'll then move into a recovery period of several weeks to regain full function from your knee. Here is what to expect from the recovery once the repair has been completed. The Day of the Surgery Once the arthroscopic repair is complete, you'll be taken to a recovery area to rest while the anesthetic wears off. [Read More]

Caring For Your Mouth After A Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Posted on 26 April 2016

When you have a wisdom tooth extracted, caring for your mouth afterwards will help you to heal properly and prevent an infection. Here are just a few things you need to know to avoid complications and manage your pain. Protect The Blood Clot After a wisdom tooth extraction, a blood clot will need to form in the space where the tooth used to be. It is important to allow the blood clot to form and avoid any activities that might dislodge the clot. [Read More]

Understanding The Reconstructive Surgery Options For Your Child's Microtia

Posted on 8 April 2016

If your child was born with a condition known as microtia, which means they have an incomplete or missing ear on at least one side of their body, you may find yourself wondering what you should do to help treat the condition. There are several different treatment options available for this condition that can help with the aesthetic appearance of your child's ears as well as other hearing issues that may occur. [Read More]

6 Tips for Dealing With Springtime Allergies

Posted on 28 March 2016

Many people get excited about spring because it brings warm weather and beautiful flowers. However, if you have springtime allergies, you might not be too happy when this season rolls around. However, if you make some simple changes, you can control your allergies a lot better. Here are six helpful tips for dealing with springtime allergies: Try a Saline Nasal Rinse If allergy medications make you feel too tired, try a saline nasal rinse to improve your symptoms. [Read More]

About Me

Meet Steve Walden

I first became really interested in medical subjects when my wife was pregnant with our first baby. I had absolutely no clue what was going on, but I wanted to. I probably asked more questions during the check-ups than she did. If there was an appointment that I couldn't go to, I would have my wife give me a complete play-by-play. I was just really excited and really fascinated with everything. My favorites were the ultrasounds. The fact that I could see our baby and hear her heart beat seemed otherworldly to me. Since my wife's pregnancy, I've kept learning about various medical topics. I love it so much that sometimes I regret not realizing this sooner and going to medical school! But this blog will just have to do.