Have you been bothered by nagging pain of your shoulder, hip, fingers, back, or all of the above? If so, how long have you been hurting, and have you seen a doctor yet? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. While most people will seek medical attention for an obvious traumatic injury, those who experience less…
What Are the Most Common Orthopedic Surgeries?
Have you ever had to see an orthopedic surgeon? If you haven’t, chances are that at some point in your life, you will. People are living longer, more active lives. Athletes are training harder and competing against other skilled, strong competitors. And unfortunately, accidents happen. When your activities become limited due to pain, injury, and…
Symptoms of Hip Arthritis – What You Should Watch For
Have you noticed that getting up and going has been getting a little harder for you? Maybe your head says “walk,” but your hip says “not so fast.” Many people are willing to accept the little aches and pains that seem inevitable as we get older. But when those pains start interfering with our ability…
How Does a Partial Knee Replacement Wear Out?
A partial knee replacement is an excellent long term and durable reconstruction for treating bone-on-bone arthritis in the knee that is localized to just one area of the joint. There are certainly many potential advantages to a partial knee replacement, for those who are a candidate, and this has been covered in other blog topics…
Dr. Gilbert: Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Second Opinion
If you receive a diagnosis of a chronic condition or severe illness, or if a physician tells you that you need to have surgery, it can be a good idea to seek a second opinion – this would either confirm that the information from your doctor was correct, or may offer another perspective or other…
Benefits of Total Knee Replacement Surgery
A total knee replacement can help increase mobility, decrease pain, and restore a person to the lifestyle they once enjoyed. Typical knee replacement patients report increased function and less pain after a full recovery, which is why this surgical procedure is highly recommended for consideration by those who live with chronic knee pain from advanced…
Joint Pain: 10 Ways that May Help Decrease Joint Pain
There are many health conditions that can cause joint pain on a daily basis. Joint pain can be caused by trauma from an injury, overuse injuries, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, and more. Many people with conditions like these live with daily pain, and it interferes with work, family time, hobbies, and fun. People who live with…
Computer-Assisted MAKOplasty Robotic Knee Surgery
Our knees bend and move around whenever we walk, sit, or even sleep – so when a knee hurts, it can hurt badly and constantly. If you have endured years of discomfort and chronic knee pain, but nonsurgical methods no longer help minimize your pain, there is some good news. MAKOplasty robotically assisted surgery is…
Partial Knee Replacement vs. Total Knee Replacement
The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It needs to accommodate a wide variety of movements, provide stability, and support the weight of the body. In order for the knee to properly function, it has a layer of cartilage covering the outer surfaces of the bones that forms the…
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it endures harsh use every day. From the time toddlers begin walking and throughout life, the knees bear the full weight of the body and impact in every step. Your knee supports your actions whether you’re playing sports, jumping and landing, or just walking around…
