Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive, usually outpatient procedure that is done for both diagnostic and treatment purposes. Arthroscopy consists of your surgeon making one or more tiny incisions around the affected joint, then inserting a thin, flexible tube with a fiber-optic camera Read More
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What to Expect from Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
If your knee is suffering from debilitating pain that doesn’t respond to conservative (non-surgical) treatments, your orthopedic physician may recommend surgery. The doctor will have taken imaging scans and determined that you do not need a full knee replacement, but rather relatively minor repairs, Read More
Talking to a Foot and Ankle Doctor About Athlete’s Foot
Athletes are not the only ones who are always up on their feet running. We all have things to do and places to go. However, when you do not properly manage your feet's hygiene, you may contract various kinds of infection, like athlete's foot. It is a fungal skin infection that commonly begins Read More
Choosing the Best Podiatry Office
Your feet and ankles support you every day and deserve the best care. Taking care of your feet today can help prevent podiatric conditions in the future. However, maintaining healthy feet and ankles can be challenging if not for the help of the best podiatrists. So, here are some tips to help you Read More
FAQs About Knee Replacement Surgery
More than 600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed every year in the United States. This surgery aims to relieve painful and disabling symptoms in the knee – usually due to arthritis – and to restore knee function. Advancements are continually being made in the materials and techniques Read More
Why Does My Heel Hurt?
Foot pain seems inevitable for many people; it doesn’t matter whether you’re an athlete, a performer, a factory worker, or a flight attendant. Our legs and feet are highly susceptible to pain because of the constant force and pressure they endure every day just keeping us mobile. Some people Read More
What Is Reverse Shoulder Replacement?
As time goes on, your joints start to wear down. That's why so many people develop arthritis. Your shoulders are a common area for this to occur. In some cases, the joint may be so severely damaged that you require shoulder replacement due to shoulder pain or a limited range of motion. Nowadays, you Read More
Joint Revision: Why Is It Needed?
Total joint replacement surgery is becoming increasingly popular among people of virtually all ages, with more than 1 million procedures being performed in the U.S. every year. Joint replacement surgery involves removing and replacing certain parts of an arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial Read More
Getting Back to Practice After Knee Arthroscopy
Use anything every day, and it will wear down. Your knees are no exception and are particularly susceptible to injury if you engage in sports. Severe knee injuries are often treated either through therapy or through surgical procedures, such as knee arthroscopy. Knee arthroscopy is a minimally Read More
Anterior vs. Posterior Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that is performed to alleviate hip pain and repair damage caused by arthritis, a sports injury, or other hip conditions. It can restore mobility and enhance an individual’s overall quality of life when conservative treatments have been unsuccessful, or Read More