An ACL tear is one of the most common knee injuries. It is caused by putting too much stress on the knee, such as sudden stopping, pivoting, or landing and is common among athletes who play various sports. This injury can negatively affect your athleticism and ability to do physical activities. Even mere day to…
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What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative medicine technique that relies on the body’s platelets and growth factors to accelerate healing in the body. When you sustain an injury, your body responds by sending platelets to the site of the injury in order to begin the repair and healing process. With PRP therapy, doctors inject…
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Recovery from Shoulder Arthroscopy
Playing sports, cooking, driving, and pretty much every single daily activity employs the use of your shoulders. However, the shoulder’s mobility and usefulness also make it prone to instability and injuries. Chronic shoulder pain, stiffness, arthritis, and limited mobility can now be resolved with minimally invasive surgical repair. Today, orthopedic surgeons can examine your shoulder…
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Dr. Hefley Contributed To A U.S. News Article
Dr. William Hefley recently contributed to a U.S. News article about questions that you need to ask your orthopedic surgeon before your procedure. To read the article, please click the link below: Click Here To View The Article
Exercises After Knee Arthroscopy
There are many instances when knee surgery is necessary. One example of a knee surgery that is very common is a knee arthroscopy. This procedure is used to diagnose and treat a variety of problems in the knee joint. Examples include: a torn anterior or posterior ligament, torn meniscus, out of position patella, torn cartilage,…
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