Managing orthopedic conditions in pregnant patients leads to challenges that must be carefully considered so that the safety of both the mother and the fetus is maintained. During pregnancy, women experience many changes throughout their body. Women think about how becoming hormonal, gaining weight, and how other parts of our body will change. Shoulder and…
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Preparing for Rotator Cuff Repair
Your shoulder happens to encompass the most movable joints in your body, but can become unstable and the site of injuries, such as, torn rotator cuffs, sprains, strains, dislocations, separations, bursitis, tendonitis, frozen shoulder, fractures and arthritis. What is a Rotator Cuff? The shoulder is called a ball and socket joint, known as the Glenohumeral…
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Stem Cell Therapy and ACL Repairs
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears and sprains are some of the most frequent forms of knee injury. This is especially true of athletes, who often compete in demanding sports events and may stop, change directions or pivot, placing a great deal of strain on the knee. The ACL is one of the main ligaments that…
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Is Total Knee Replacement Right for You?
Your knee is an extremely complex joint tasked with carrying your bodyweight day in and day out. This can lead to a lot of daily wear and tear on the components of your knees. Knees are vulnerable to certain injuries and conditions such as torn ligaments, damaged cartilage, or even osteoarthritis. When your knee is…
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Partial vs Total Knee Replacement
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality have reported that around 600,000 knee replacements are being performed each year in the United States. Since 1968, knee replacement surgery has been performed to help patients whose knee(s) have been injured, or plagued by conditions such as arthritis, causing degeneration and severe chronic pain. The goal of…
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