Your knees are vital for daily activities. Therefore, choosing the right knee surgeon is crucial for your health, as a good surgeon can help you recover quickly and safely. Knowing the right questions can make a big difference in your care. Here are some important inquiries to consider when meeting with a potential knee surgeon.
Read MorePreparing for ACL Surgery: A Pre-Op Checklist for Success
ACL surgery is a big deal. It can help you return to your favorite sports and daily activities. Getting ready for surgery is as important as the surgery itself, as taking the right steps before your surgery can make your recovery faster. Here’s how to prepare for ACL surgery and where you can go for
Read MoreUnderstanding Joint Replacement
A joint may need to be replaced with an artificial one when it is diseased or deformed. Joint replacement surgery aims to relieve pain, improve joint mobility, and improve walking and other movements. Your doctor will first suggest other options to reduce pain and help you move better, such as exercise programs, weight loss, physiotherapy,
Read MoreThings To Know If You Have Knee Arthritis
Many people recognize arthritis as a sign of aging, thinking that aching knees are inevitable as they grow older. However, knee arthritis is far from inevitable, and there are ways to manage the condition even when it has already developed. Learning more about knee arthritis should help you understand what you need to do about
Read MorePRP Therapy For Knee Injuries – What You Need To Know
There are hundreds of thousands of knee injuries reported in the US every year. Around 25% of these cases are comprised of adults, athletes, and patients with osteoarthritis. Their injuries are usually either sprains, muscle tears, or ligament tears. Thankfully, medical advancements provide us with safe and effective ways to help treat these injuries. One
Read MoreCommon Causes of Painful Shoulders
Shoulder pain could make it difficult for you to move freely, interfering with your daily tasks. Many factors could cause shoulder pain. However, the most common causes are osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and rotator cuff tears. In this article, we’ll talk about how these conditions affect the shoulders and how you can treat them. Osteoarthritis The
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Knee Replacement Surgery
American adults undergo approximately 600,000 total knee replacements every year. This surgery involves the removal of all or part of your knee joint (cartilage and bone) and the replacement of it with prosthetic parts made of metals and plastic resins. This highly successful procedure restores arthritic or otherwise compromised knee joints, giving people pain-free, fluid
Read MoreTips to Choose the Right Doctor for Your Orthopedic Surgery
Suffering from intractable hip or knee pain? Your best bet is to consult an orthopedic surgeon, a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the full range of conditions and injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system: the bones, joints, and soft tissues. An orthopedic surgeon will perform a thorough evaluation to determine your
Read MoreACL Surgery Recovery Details
The anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL) is one of the knee’s key structures. It connects the thigh bone to the shin bone and is essential for normal knee function and stability. Injury (a sprain or a tear) to the ACL can cause knee pain, swelling, and buckling; crepitus (popping sound); and limited range of motion.
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Although many orthopedic conditions and injuries can be treated successfully using nonsurgical methods, a total shoulder replacement may be the best solution for chronic shoulder pain and limited function. Symptoms such as occasional pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness in the shoulder may be able to be treated nonsurgically with medication and physical therapy, but surgery
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