According to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, there currently are 29,172 Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons – which seems like a drop in the bucket compared to the approximately one million doctors practicing in the United States. This is part and parcel of the highly rigorous training required of those who hold this prestigious and…
How To Prepare For Your First Orthopedic Visit: Tips To Ensure Everything Goes Well
Orthopedic complaints are one of the most common reasons people seek medical care; in fact, one in seven Americans has some type of orthopedic or musculoskeletal impairment. And with patients flocking to orthopedic specialists to relieve their pain – there’s never been a better time to discuss tips and tricks for making the most out…
Is Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Right for You?
Many people have had successful joint replacements, especially in their hips and knees – and this has helped them get back to the active lifestyle they love. Typically, these replacements are made with a combination of plastic and metal parts. The portion of the joint that is affected is removed and replaced with this material. Everyone…
Dr. Gilbert: Award-Winning Orthopedic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC
Undergoing any orthopedic surgery has its risks and can be quite terrifying. Hip and knee replacement surgeries can be doubly concerning, as these surgeries are extremely delicate and methodical. If you reside in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, and have been searching for a reliable, experienced, and extremely skilled orthopedic surgeon, be sure you don’t…
Reasons Why Your New Orthopedic Surgeon May Recommend a Revision Hip or Knee Surgery
No one wants to hear their doctor recommend a second knee or hip surgery after they’ve already had one done already. The time and energy spent recovering, missed work and events, and money spent on the whole procedure and aftermath seems a bit daunting to do all over again. However, if you are experiencing knee…
The Benefits of Outpatient Joint Replacement
There was a time when nearly all major surgeries required spending at least a few nights in the hospital, followed by a lengthy recovery time that was often characterized by immobility and severe pain. This was especially true of total joint replacement surgeries, where hospital stays were followed by days – and sometimes weeks –…
Welcome to Our Blog!
Thank you for visiting our blog and we look forward to connecting with you. Dr. Brett J. Gilbert is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in orthopedics. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you to…
