General Orthopedic FAQ Questions about basic orthopedic issues. Select the questions you would like answers to and click the button.

What is the difference between x-rays, MRI, and CT scan?

Should I apply ice or heat to an injury?

What is physical therapy?

What is a tendon? ligament? cartilage?

What is a cortisone/corticosteroid injection?

What is viscosupplementation? aka "the chicken shots"

What are NSAIDs and how do they work?

What is glucosamine / chondroitin?