There are many reasons people have knee replacement surgery, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or an injury. These issues can cause knee pain while walking, standing, or just trying to get up from a chair after being seated for a while. Every year, about 700,000 [Read More]
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Recovery After a Total Knee Replacement
If you are having a total knee replacement procedure, your doctor will explain to you everything from pre-surgery preparation to post-operative recovery. If you are living with chronic knee issues and you are considering having this surgery, perhaps you’re wondering what recovery is like after the o [Read More]
Arthroscopy Benefits vs. Open Surgery
When your doctor has recommended that you have surgery on one of your joints, it’s a good idea for you to know and understand what your choices are. With sports-related injuries, there are typically two approaches: arthroscopic surgery and traditional open surgery. Each of these types has its a [Read More]
Signs That You Might Need an Ankle Replacement
If you suffer from severe ankle pain as a result of an injury or arthritis, you know how it can affect your everyday quality of life. However, new technology and advancements in prosthetics have made it possible for orthopedic surgeons to offer their patients the option of a total ankle [Read More]
What to Do with a Broken Bone
There are more than 200 bones in the adult human body. So, it stands to reason that at some point in our lives, we may break a bone. Even though our bones are very strong and are the hardest tissues in our body, they can break when too much pressure or force is applied on them. A broken bone is [Read More]
