Technology and innovation are already transforming orthopedics and sports medicine. Innovation, it seems, isn’t just limited to one or two branches of science. Thousands of patients have already successfully been on the receiving end of these technological advances. Below are just a few of the n read more »
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What Kind of Injuries Can Cause Knee Pain?
If chronic knee pain is an unwelcome visitor that affects your daily life, then learning the causes and treatments can help you achieve less pain. Knee pain can be caused by an acute injury or by underlying health issues, so pinpointing the cause is crucial to finding a solution that works. Being read more »
Advances in Knee Surgery
Knees are the most commonly replaced joint in the human body, with an estimated 700,000+ replacement surgeries performed each year. This represents a drastic jump from 250,000 just 15 years ago. In addition, doctors are performing more knee replacements for younger patients than at any other time in read more »
Questions After Hip Surgery
Hip arthroplasty, or hip replacement surgery, is performed when the hip joint has been injured or has degenerated due to disease. The surgeon removes some or all of the hip joint, replacing it with a prosthesis to improve the patient’s mobility and to eliminate or greatly reduce the p read more »
What Are the Different Types of Fractures?
Your bones are made to be hard and stable. They comprise the framework of the body, providing a foundation for every structure and system. Bones also make movement possible, and they are flexible to a very small extent. However, when enough pressure is applied to a bone, it will break or read more »
The Dos and Don’ts of Managing a Broken Bone
Accidents happen, whether from a car accident, playing sports, climbing, or a bad fall. If you think you have a broken bone, it’s important to get the best medical care available. Once you receive treatment, healing the bone takes time. If you have a cast or splint, there are steps you can take t read more »
Questions Your Orthopedic Surgeon Might Ask
It might be your tennis elbow that is preventing you from getting dressed every morning. Or, your knee is preventing you from walking around the grocery store. If you’re considering taking the next steps in your orthopedic journey, consult a qualified orthopedic surgeon. They will likely have a l read more »
Spring into Action: How to Stay Motivated After Orthopedic Surgery
Falling down is an accident, but staying down is not your only option. Choose to rise! Orthopaedic surgery is something that both athletes and weekend warriors alike are forced to face. As people who once enjoyed athletic, high-energy lives, a change in lifestyle can be hard to stomach. In fact, read more »
The complete guide to robotic knee surgery
Robotic surgery may sound like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie, but it is very, very real. Not to mention sophisticated and very effective. Robotic (robot-assisted) surgery has been FDA-approved since 2000. Most robotic-assisted surgical procedures are minimally invasive, however, they are read more »
