The musculoskeletal system plays the central role in facilitating the movement of our entire bodies. If there is damage to the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments, it becomes very difficult or even impossible to accomplish normal daily tasks. This is why orthopedic physical therapy is essential for anyone who is experiencing pain, weakness, swelling,…
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Repairing a Torn Meniscus
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it relies heavily on cartilage such as the meniscus for stability. Being so heavily used, the menisci in your knees are prone to tearing. A torn meniscus requires repair to restore the wide range of movement capable of the knee. You know you’ve got a…
Ultrasound-Guided Stem Cell and PRP Therapy
Two of the newest treatments in orthopedics are stem cell and PRP therapy. These therapies show tremendous promise in treating certain orthopedic conditions. Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells are basically master building blocks and can reproduce more specialized cells like bone, blood, or muscle cells. The stem cell therapy process involves your doctor harvesting mesenchymal…
Tagged With: Dr. Bill Hefley, orthopedics, PRP Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, stem cell therapy, stem cells
Exactech Announces Successful First Hip Replacement Surgery with New Alteon Cup® and XLE® Liner
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 27, 2019)—Exactech, a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for extremities, hip and knee, announced today the successful first surgery using its recently-cleared Alteon® Cup and XLE® Liner. Orthopaedic surgeon and member of the Alteon Cup design team, William Hefley, M.D., of Bowen-Hefley Orthopedics in Little Rock, Ark., performed the first…
Tagged With: Hip Injury, Hip Pain, Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery
Orthopedic Joint-Fusion Surgeries
Over the years, daily activity takes its toll on your joints. You can be fit and have an active, healthy lifestyle – but that doesn’t mean you aren’t vulnerable to injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Severe arthritis can cause chronic pain in your joints, so doctors are constantly trying to find innovative ways…
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