Did you know joint replacement surgery is not the only treatment for painful and damaged joints? Joint fusion surgery or arthrodesis is a type of surgical procedure usually recommended to patients with pain in the foot due to arthritis or joint instability. Joint replacement surgery is a very Read More
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Different Types of Pain Management Therapies
Pain is a very personal topic for anyone who suffers from it. A lot of pain symptoms subside when the underlying condition causing the pain is treated. However, in some cases, pain symptoms must be managed because the underlying condition cannot be cured. In such situations, pain management Read More
Differences Between Partial and Total Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common joint replacement procedures in the United States, with approximately seven hundred thousand procedures performed each year. The knee is one of the most stressed joints in the body, making it particularly susceptible to wear-and-tear type Read More
Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is a highly effective and beneficial method of performing a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic procedures. Traditional surgeries require surgeons to open up the entire area being operated on using large incisions. Arthroscopic surgery is an alternative to this. Read More
What Is PRP Therapy?
The blood that circulates throughout our bodies is composed of both liquid and solid components. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets make up the solid portion of blood. They move through the circulatory system via a liquid base called plasma. Platelets are mainly associated with Read More
Common Alternatives to Total Joint Replacements
Total joint replacement is an invasive procedure in which your surgeon replaces arthritic or damaged parts of the joint with an artificial joint. While a total joint replacement is the most effective treatment for a damaged and painful joint, it should be the final course of action after exhausting Read More
Treatments for Rotator Cuff Problems
If you are active in sports or work in a profession that requires constant and repetitive motions of the shoulder, chances are high you have at one time injured your rotator cuff. Injuries to your rotator cuff can range from slight inflammation to tears. With a partial tear, the tendon may be torn Read More
Diabetic Foot Care: How to Properly Manage It
Due to the low blood circulation, the feet get in people with diabetes, it is incredibly important for diabetics to keep their feet healthy in order to avoid amputation. Any type of cut, blister, infection, or wound must be treated promptly so that it does not worsen. Diabetics must therefore Read More
Benefits of Outpatient Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery has come a long way in recent years – and both full and partial joint replacements can now be done on an outpatient basis. Joint replacement used to require a two- to three-week stay in the hospital, but now the patient is back up and walking with a walker or crutches Read More
Welcome to Our Blog
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. The Joint Replacement Institute is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in the field of orthopedics. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch Read More
