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
Orthopedic Surgery
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
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Replacement Surgery
While surgery is never the preferred option for anyone, it can sometimes be the only viable and effective solution. When this applies, it is best to seriously consider surgery instead of shrugging it off. If you severely injure or damage your shoulder, or have found conservative treatments do not Read More
Benefits of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
If your knee pain has become chronic and debilitating, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend that you consider having arthroscopic surgery to relieve the pain and to give you back your mobility. Arthroscopic knee surgery requires incisions that are only the size of a buttonhole, because the Read More
Signs of Needing Hip Replacement Surgery
Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint, and it has a protective cartilage cushioning to allow for smooth movement of the joint. Synovial fluid lubricates the cartilage to reduce friction during movement. If your cartilage becomes thin due to normal wear-and-tear or if the synovial fluid dries up, you Read More
Reasons You Should See An Orthopedic Doctor
Orthopedic doctors are experts of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue. So, when is the right time to see an orthopedic doctor? Before we get to that, let’s take a look at what an orthopedic doctor does. What Does An Read More
Most Common Types of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery is performed to repair injuries and treat conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedists can perform surgical and nonsurgical treatments on the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and related tissues and structures. The field of orthopedic surgery has advanced to the Read More
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
If you're up for joint replacement surgery, you’re not alone. Roughly a million Americans undergo joint replacement surgery every year. While there are many alternatives for treating joint problems, joint replacement is sometimes the last and only option that can bring lasting pain relief and Read More
Common Types of Hip Surgeries
For hip pain that fails to respond to conservative treatments, your doctor may recommend hip surgery. Often the last resort for patients dogged with hip problems, surgery can be a life-saver for many. The two most common types of hip surgeries used to treat orthopedic hip conditions are either Read More
Is Robotic Surgery Right For You?
With advances in technology, surgical techniques are becoming safer and much less invasive than conventional methods of surgery. Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery which uses advanced surgical techniques and cutting-edge technology to perform many types of procedures, including Read More
