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When you’re getting ready for a total knee replacement, you may be wondering what to expect before, during and after the procedure. While the overall procedure may be fairly consistent from one case to the next, each patient is different. If you have any concerns for your upcoming knee replacement surgery, be sure to speak…
One of the most common knee injuries, both sports-related and not, is an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. When this soft tissue is torn, it can discourage a lot of knee functionality and movement. An ACL repair may be needed, especially if an individual is looking to get back into athletics or physical activities. If…
The prospect of undergoing a total hip replacement can be worrisome for some patients. Even though it’s a common orthopedic procedure, the traditional surgical approach to total hip replacement involves making a long incision – 10 to 12 inches long – to replace the hip joint with an implant or “prosthesis” to relieve pain and…
The human body is a miraculous thing, capable of healing itself. And now, thanks to regenerative medicine, that self-healing power is greater than ever – especially in the field of orthopedics. Two forms of treatment, in particular, are enabling patients who are suffering from osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, or degenerative disc and facet joints to ease…
When it comes to sports injuries, one of the most common has to do with the knees. Of the estimated sports injuries each year in the United States, 200,000 are related to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and an estimated 95,000 of those injuries are ACL ruptures, but not all of these are kid injuries,…
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