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One of the first questions a patient who is considering a total knee replacement asks is how soon they will be able to walk following surgery. This is a difficult question to answer since every patient is different, so the outcome will vary as well. For instance, what kind of physical condition were you in…
If you are scheduled for arthroscopic surgery, you will be pleased to know that this type of minimally invasive surgery requires smaller incisions than traditional surgery, which means less scarring, less blood loss, and less risk of infection. Arthroscopic surgery has revolutionized orthopedic medicine over the years, allowing orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat many…
Doctors are always finding new ways and methods to improve patient outcomes, and answering questions of how they can advance surgery to improve your experience as a patient. More specifically, how can your recovery time be faster? Lastly, can there be less scarring and less pain after your operation? When compared to minimally invasive surgical…
If you’re experiencing chronic and severe knee pain, you may have a condition known as osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage or tissue that protects and cushions the knee joint wears away. If you have consulted with your orthopedic doctor who has suggested that you may need a total knee replacement, you are not alone….
An ultrasound guided injection is a steroid injection. Steroid injections are used to achieve the goal of easing pain and reduce swelling and inflammation. The steroid is usually mixed with an anesthetic for pain numbing purposes. Ultrasound guided injections are injections that combine both ultrasound technology and medication called cortisone. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory agent,…
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