Millions of Americans suffer with osteoarthritis, and the pain that comes with it slows them down, changes their lives for the worse and can actually help to deteriorate their overall health. Luckily, if you suffer with the pain of knee arthritis, you don’t have to continue to live with it forever. Early stages of arthritis […]
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How Invasive is Hip Replacement Surgery?
Has your orthopedic surgeon recommended that you undergo hip replacement surgery? If so, it is likely that you have been burdened with the pain and stiffness of arthritis of the hip and replacing your damaged hip would help you live a happier and more active life. Any time surgery is recommended to fix a medical […]
What You Need to Know Before Your Hip Replacement Surgery
You just got off the phone with your orthopedic surgeon’s office, and your hip replacement surgery date is set. No matter how long you’ve been suffering with the pain of hip arthritis, it is probably a relief to know that once you’ve recovered from surgery, you’ll be living the active lifestyle that arthritis had taken […]
Hip Replacement in 2020 – State-of-the-Art!
Have you been living with pain in your hip—the kind that limits what you are able to do and that slows you down? If you have, you know that chronic pain can be debilitating and can greatly affect your quality of life. If you haven’t already, you should make an appointment to be evaluated by […]
7 Tips for Faster Recovery from Knee Replacement
If you’ve decided to undergo knee replacement surgery, you’re probably looking forward to living an active and pain-free life. As you may already know, osteoarthritis (or degenerative arthritis) resulting from the wear and tear associated with injury or a lifetime of stress on your joints, can create the type of pain that limits activities and […]
Speeding Recovery After Knee Arthroscopy – What You Should Know to Get Back on Your Feet Faster.
You’re scheduled for surgery, have had your preoperative appointment with your orthopedic surgeon and have done all of your labs and preoperative testing. Have you asked all your questions? Do you understand what knee arthroscopic surgery is, what you should expect and how long your recovery should be? Arthroscopic knee surgery allows your surgeon to […]
Benefits of Seeing an Orthopedic Doctor for Muscle and Joint Pain
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
