What Makes an Orthopedic Surgeon the Best? This is a very subjective theme but if you are looking for an orthopedic surgeon, you will obviously want to choose one of the best. After all, this professional could have a massive impact on your quality of life in the future. To … Continue reading →

Why Does a Knee Cap Dislocate? Medically referred to as patellar dislocation, this condition occurs when the knee cap itself becomes dislocated. According to the exact definition on Duke University’s health website, “a patella dislocation or patellar subluxation occurs when the triangle-shaped bone covering the knee moved out of place.” … Continue reading →

Is a Stationary Bike Good for Pre-Surgery? Before you have knee replacement surgery, there are certain things you need to do in order to prepare for your procedure. Remember that the more you do in advance, the more smoothly your recovery will go. According to the Vancouver Health Education Center, … Continue reading →

10 Solutions for an ACL Injury Best known as the ACL, the anterior cruciate ligament is located in the knee. It is one of two very significant ligaments that run crossways and support the joint. ACL injuries are extremely common in sports activities and they are rarely associated with contact … Continue reading →

ACL Reconstruction and Osteoarthritis ACL damage is an extremely common knee injury that affects athletes regularly. The anterior cruciate ligament is located in your knee and it runs cross wise behind the knee cap. Anyone who plays sports that require stop and go or pivoting can be at risk of … Continue reading →

4 Types of Knee Surgeries for Arthritis Arthritis can be much more debilitating than most people realize, and it can form in the knee for a variety of different reasons including post trauma, wearing away of cartilage, and congenital conditions. There are three different types of arthritis that you can … Continue reading →

Sleeping Positions after a Hip Replacement After you have had a hip replacement, there are certain precautions you need to take in order to ensure there are no complications from the procedure. If you don’t follow your orthopedic surgeon‘s orders, your new hip could become dislocated. During your surgical procedure, … Continue reading →

4 Questions To Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Before a Joint Replacement When you are looking for an orthopedic doctor to perform either a hip or knee replacement, it is very important to have an open conversation where you can debate and learn about the pros and cons associated with the … Continue reading →

After a Knee Replacement After a knee replacement there are certain precautions you need to follow to ensure a full recovery and return to your normal-day activities. Normally, Dr. Mead”s patients return to walk in two days. After that, it is time to start your home recovery steps. The success … Continue reading →

A Posture Matter: The Spine We have talked about posture and how it affects our physicality. Maybe people do not realize the extend of the benefits/damage bad posture can cause to the spine. The spine is the keystone of body structure. It must support the weight of the head, trunk … Continue reading →