Orthopedic surgery can be a lifesaver for people who suffer from pain and limitations, whether due to chronic injuries, such as rotator cuff injury, or degenerative disorders, such as degenerative disc disease or disc herniation. It’s true, a qualified and highly experienced orthopedic surgeon can help you go back to normal again. However, many people…
Knee replacement surgery involves the replacement of a damaged knee joint with a prosthetic device. It’s often the last resort for people who suffer from severe knee pain due to arthritis, trauma, or other knee conditions. It’s also recommended for people with severe deformities in their knees that limit their ability to move and function…
If you’re an athlete, it’s important to get specialized medical care. You push your body to its limits while in the middle of your game. This can result in overexertion of your muscles and tendons and cause injury over time. There is also a high possibility of getting injured while on the field during a…
Knee arthroscopy is one of the safest orthopedic surgical procedures in practice today. It helps surgeons make an accurate diagnosis and to even perform certain types of small repairs to the knee joint, such as removing tiny shards of bone or smoothing out injured cartilage. Let’s talk about how arthroscopic surgery works, particularly on the…
Back surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures in the United States. It is also one of the most complexes and can be a life-changing event for patients. There are many different types of back surgery, but all surgeries in the lower back (lumbar spine) have one common goal: to relieve pain. Back…
