Knee pain can significantly affect your quality of life, limiting your ability to perform routine activities and enjoy simply your day. Knee replacement surgery may be the best option to restore strength, mobility, and function and alleviate pain. Let’s explore the signs which may indicate you Read More
Joint Replacement
How to Prevent Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
The posterior tibial tendon is a very important tendon in the leg. It attaches the calf muscles to the bones in the inner part of the foot. It also supports the arch of the foot. The posterior tibial can suffer insufficiency or dysfunction, also known as acquired flatfoot. People affected by this Read More
Risks and complications of arthroscopic knee surgery
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive technique of making repairs to the knee ligament or meniscus. The highly advanced procedure has an over 90 percent success rate. Arthroscopy involves the use of smaller incisions and specialized tools to perform the repairs. Arthroscopic knee Read More
What are some of the hardest orthopedic surgeries to recover from?
Many people hesitate when it comes to orthopedic surgery due to fears of a lengthy, difficult, and painful recovery. When you go into treatment, what you want is to be free of the pain and other symptoms that you are experiencing. Truthfully, there are some orthopedic surgeries that are challenging Read More
What Is Joint Resurfacing and Do I Need it?
Whether you're on the dance floor or the golf course, at work, or the beach, or just gardening or sprucing up the house, joint pain can interfere with your life. The pain can be enough to render many physical activities almost impossible. Fortunately, many patients qualify for joint resurfacing Read More
Deciding to Have Joint Replacement Surgery
If you are thinking about having joint replacement surgery, you most likely have been told by your orthopedic specialist that conservative therapies are no longer sufficient in keeping your pain under control so that you can do the things you want to do. This pain is likely caused by 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
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
For those who struggle with chronic knee pain due to arthritis or an injury, resolving the pain can take a long time and require you to try many treatments. While conservative treatment methods are useful for many people, those with advanced arthritic or injury damage to the knee may need surgery. 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
