What to expect from your knee surgery A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as torn cartilage or a torn ligament. It can also treat other conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. Types of knee surgery There … Continue reading →

What is Stem cell treatment A stem cell is a type of cell not specialized to perform a specific role. Instead, it has the unique ability to develop into one of many different types of cell. Stem cell therapy uses stem cells to replace dead and diseased cells within the … Continue reading →

Tips to recover from a hip replacement surgery Hip replacement surgery is a very common type of surgery these days. Since the 1960’s the safety of hip replacements procedures have increased drastically. However, the final success of the surgery will be determined by the success of the recovery process. One … Continue reading →

How you can keep your shoulders healthy The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the human body. It is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder blade). Since it’s a very complex part of the body is quite important to … Continue reading →

Tips to choose the right orthopedic shoe for you If you have to wear an orthopedic shoe yet you have never felt comfortable while wearing them, most likely is because you have chosen the wrong type of shoe for you. Comfort and shape are two things to take into account … Continue reading →

Why wearing high heels can be risky for your health High heels have always been the type of footwear that most women love to wear. However, both orthopedist and podologist agree that long term use of them can create health consequences. Many women have grown up thinking that beauty equates … Continue reading →

10 tips to improve your feet’s health We have all experienced the feeling of having our feet hurt when we’re coming from a long day at work or even after we work out. We have been naturally designed to run barefoot on nature. Instead, day by day we use footwear … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About Smart Knee Implants Did you know that knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure? Knee replacement surgeries are often done to replace an older implant or an implant that has worn out from physical activity. That means a young patient may … Continue reading →

What Is an Orthopedic Mattress? If you’re on the hunt for a new mattress, you might be overwhelmed by the choices out there. You may be torn between a gel mattress, pillow tops, memory foam, and more. However, if you suffer from certain aches and pain, you might find that … Continue reading →

Exercises You Should Perform After a Knee Surgery After knee surgery, it’s important to perform gentle exercises and activities to help you fully heal and recover. These exercises listed will help you reduce swelling, improve strength, and increase range of motion. For a safe recovery, be sure to follow the … Continue reading →