The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it relies heavily on cartilage such as the meniscus for stability. Being so heavily used, the menisci in your knees are prone to tearing. A torn meniscus requires repair to restore the wide range of movement capable of the knee. You know you’ve got a…
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Open Surgery
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…
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The Benefits of Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic surgery has revolutionized orthopedic medicine over the years. This versatile procedure can both diagnose and treat many conditions of the joints, greatly reducing both treatment and recovery time. Before arthroscopy was developed, an orthopedic surgeon could not see the muscles and tendons inside of a joint with a high level of accuracy without actually…
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Surviving a Meniscus Injury
If you ever had any sort of injury, especially a knee injury, you probably appreciate how your knees power you through various sports and activities: kicking, jumping, running, and pivoting. To avoid knee injuries, it helps to understand how your knees work and what you can do to protect them. The first thing to understand about…
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Types of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Doctors are always answering questions of how can we advance surgery to improve your experience as a patient? More specifically, how can your recovery be faster? Lastly, can there be less scarring and less pain after your operation? In 1988, after making only a 10mm incision, Dr. J. Barry McKernan inserted a miniature camera called…
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