If you have severe or debilitating pain or disability in your joints, bones, or muscles, you will want to be evaluated by an experienced orthopedist. Orthopedic surgeons will almost always exhaust conservative (nonsurgical) methods of treatment before recommending orthopedic surgery. Any surgery Read More
Archives for August 2020
Ankle Sprain: Tips for a Fast Recovery
Our ankles have a limited range of movement, but that small range of motion gives us the amazing ability to walk and run. Because we use them so often, our ankles are likely to get injured. In particular, an ankle sprain is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments in your ankle are Read More
Tips on Preventing Heel Pain
Being on your feet and constantly active can put a lot of pressure on the knees, ankles, and heels. It’s easy to neglect caring for your feet until ankle or heel pain becomes bothersome. In particular, heel pain can be very disruptive to your everyday activities. You may have trouble standing and Read More
What is involved with the pre-operative evaluation for total knee replacement?
Preparations for total knee replacement surgery occurs weeks before the surgery. Apart from lifestyle and medication modifications, your surgeon will also perform pre-operative planning which includes a pre-operative evaluation. The surgeon needs to gather all the pertinent information to determine Read More