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As joints deteriorate, they can cause patients to feel pain and make it nearly unbearable to proceed with everyday tasks. It can be your shoulder that is affecting your sleeping or driving, or your knee or hip joints that are slowing you down. Yet, “replacement” can seem like a scary word to most people considering…
Sports medicine is a particular branch of medicine that relates to treatment and prevention of injury brought on by sports and/or exercise. And, contrary to popular opinion, sports medicine is not only for elite or professional athletes. Rather, it is a specialty for orthopedic doctors and surgeons who are incredibly well-studied in common sports injuries…
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…
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