Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects a large part of the population, causing people pain and reduced mobility. It tends to build up as people grow older, often from normal wear and tear on the joints. Aside from the usual wear and tear that causes cartilage to break down, osteoarthritis can also be caused…
Dr. Bill Hefley
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…
Hip Replacement Patients: Get on Your Feet Faster
The hip joint is one the largest joints in the human body, and is essential when moving in any way our legs are involved. The hip joint is where the ball of the thigh bone (femur) joins the pelvis at a socket called the acetabulum. There is cartilage covering both the bone of the femur…
Taking the Mystery Out of Stem Cell therapy
Plenty of people still think of stem cells as mysterious, or even taboo. They are simply cells that make or replenish other cells. For example, when you donate blood, your stem cells are in charge of replenishing your blood cells. Scientists have found stem cells throughout the body, each doing an assigned job. Some replenish…
Are You a Candidate for Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement removes a damaged knee joint and replaces it with an artificial joint. Your knee is the largest joint in your body. It’s involved in most of your movements throughout the day. The goal of knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is to restore pain-free range of motion and function. When it comes…