Endocrine & Hormonal Disorders
Pheochromocytoma Symptoms: Diagnosis & Treatment Canada
Pheochromocytoma symptoms can appear suddenly and feel alarming — from dangerously high blood pressure and rapid heartbeat to …
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Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Michael Ross is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital, specializing in joint replacement and sports medicine. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), he has over 18 years of surgical experience and has authored multiple textbook chapters on musculoskeletal health. Dr. Ross is passionate about patient education and evidence-based medicine.
Articles by Dr. Michael Ross, MD, FRCSC
Pediatric Health
Bee Wasp Stings Children: First Aid Guide for Canada
Bee and wasp stings in children are among the most common outdoor injuries Canadian families face every summer.
Endocrine & Hormonal Disorders
Pituitary Tumours: Symptoms, Types & Treatment Canada
Pituitary tumours are abnormal growths that develop in the pituitary gland, a pea-sized but vital gland located at the base of the …
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Walking Disorders: Causes, Types & When to Act Canada
Walking disorders happen when a person's gait shifts away from what is considered normal, and they affect Canadians of all ages — …
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy: Baby Guide for Canadians
Cow's milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in Canadian infants, affecting roughly 1 in 50 babies and …
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Broken Collarbone: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada
A broken collarbone is one of the most common bone injuries seen across Canada, affecting everyone from young children on …
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Tennis elbow is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the outside of your elbow, and it is one of the most common elbow …
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Flat Feet: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Flat feet is a common condition where the arch along the bottom of your foot is lower than normal or completely flattened, …
Spine & Back Health
Torticollis Treatment: Causes, Types & Care in Canada
Torticollis treatment begins with understanding this common neck condition — also called wry neck — where the head tilts to one …
Orthopedics & Bone Health
Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain affecting Canadians, occurring when the thick band of tissue along the …