A Day in the Life of an Orthopedic Surgeon An orthopedic surgeon is a medical professional who operates on the musculoskeletal parts of the body. This can include the bones, knees, hips, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Whether someone was born with a condition that affects these areas or they … Continue reading
A Day in the Life of an Orthopedic Surgeon
by Jsantos, January 27, 20185 Things to Do Before Knee Replacement Surgery
by Jsantos, January 27, 20185 Things to Do Before Knee Replacement Surgery Because most knee replacement surgeries are scheduled only after every other option has been exhausted, you most likely have time to prepare. In the days and weeks before your knee replacement, there are a handful of things you can do that will … Continue reading →
Did Santa Break a Hip Coming Down the Chimney?
by Jsantos, December 29, 2017Did Santa Break a Hip Coming Down the Chimney? Santa Clause has a big job each Christmas Eve: deliver toys to every child in the world in a single night. Unfortunately, most of the northern hemisphere is cold on the one day he has to work, which means treacherous travel. … Continue reading →
How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Help Orthopedic Injuries?
by Jsantos, November 30, 2017How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Help Orthopedic Injuries? Orthopedic injuries – the ones that involve the muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones of the body – can be extremely painful. More than that, they can take a while to recover from because healing takes longer in these areas. Some research indicates that … Continue reading →
How to Identify ACL Injuries
by Jsantos, November 30, 2017How to Identify ACL Injuries If you’re an athlete, you’ve probably had your fair share of knee injuries. From collisions, sprains and falls, there are plenty of ways to injure yourself while playing a game. But for other people who are less active, a knee or ACL injury can happen … Continue reading →
5 Things to Do Before Knee Replacement Surgery
by Jsantos, November 30, 20175 Things to Do Before Knee Replacement Surgery Because most knee replacement surgeries are scheduled only after every other option has been exhausted, you most likely have time to prepare. In the days and weeks before your knee replacement, there are a handful of things you can do that will … Continue reading →
10 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries
by Jsantos, October 25, 201710 Most Common Orthopedic Injuries Our bodies hold up to a lot of wear and tear, but that doesn’t mean we are infallible. Orthopedic – bones and muscles – injuries are some of the most common injuries that doctors see in their offices, but they’re not just all bone breaks … Continue reading →
What is a Revision Knee Replacement?
by Jsantos, October 25, 2017What is a Revision Knee Replacement? If you’ve recently had a total knee replacement, you’ve probably noticed marked improvement in your daily life and activity level. Once you’ve recovered, you may feel years younger and be more active than ever. However, if you stress your total knee replacement, or recovery … Continue reading →
When Should You Have Surgery for Low Back Pain?
by Jsantos, October 25, 2017When Should You Have Surgery for Low Back Pain? Up to eighty percent of all Americans will experience back pain at some point. Of course, there are varying degrees of back pain and many different causes. If you’ve recently injured your back lifting boxes while moving, you probably don’t need … Continue reading →
Top 3 Secrets for Increasing Knee Bend: Total Knee Arthroplasty
by Jsantos, September 6, 2017Top 3 Secrets for Increasing Knee Bend: Total Knee Arthroplasty After your total knee replacement, or total knee arthroplasty, you will naturally experience some limitations as you recover. However, to ensure total recovery, it’s so important to focus on physical therapy and exercises that will help rebuild the tissues, strength, … Continue reading →