by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Aug 26, 2022 | General Orthopedic
Unfortunately, birth deformities are quite common these days, and researchers estimate that about 1 in every 1,900 babies is born with a limb deformity in the United States. A birth defect or a congenital disorder is a condition present at birth regardless of its...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Jul 29, 2022 | Sports Medicine
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. It is an overuse injury where the inflammation leads to degeneration and potential tearing of the tendon. But, at times, they can occur...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Jul 15, 2022 | General Orthopedic
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by an overactive immune system that mistakenly attacks tissues and joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of autoimmune arthritis, which affects more than 1.3 million Americans. Learn...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Apr 29, 2022 | General Orthopedic
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density and quality are reduced. It literally means “bones with holes.” As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. Learn more about our Rocky Mount orthopedic...
by Mark N. Perlmutter, MS, MD | Apr 1, 2022 | Hand & Wrist Care
If you and your physician have decided you need to have surgery in your arm or hand, there are quite a few things you can do to prepare yourself for it. Learn more about our Rocky Mount hand & wrist specialists. Plan Your Schedule Before scheduling for a...
