Why You Should Consider Outpatient Programs For Total Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement has two main goals: to help patients relieve pain and restore the function of their joints. Today’s implants for joint replacements are more successful than they used to be because the technologies aiding these procedures have also improved. In addition, total joint replacements have started moving from traditional hospital settings to outpatient […]
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Why Orthopedists Are Suggesting Joint Replacements for Younger Patients
In recent years, more joint replacement surgeries have gone up, but the number of people choosing joint replacement is moving towards a younger demographic. Studies from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons have shown that the average hip replacement and knee replacement are decreasing. The average number of younger patients receiving these replacements has kept […]
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Why Arthroplasty May Be The Future Of Joint Replacement
If you find yourself constantly struggling with joint pain, specifically along the hips, knees, and ankles, then orthopedic treatment can offer you a great way to treat it. One common surgical treatment performed at our office is arthroplasty. Arthroplasty is a procedure that replaces compromised joints through the use of replacing, remodeling, and realigning the […]
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Joint Replacement in 23 Hours: Is It Right for You?
In some of the most recent trends found in joint replacement, many patients have been opting for a procedure called a 23-hour joint replacement. Throughout the procedure, patients will have the surgery performed, spend one night in hospital, and then take the rest of their time recovering at home. This can be a great option […]
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The New Mi-Eye Device and How It Aids Arthroscopic Procedures
In orthopedic care, diagnostics play an essential role in how joint conditions are treated. In normal settings, diagnoses are performed using an MRI scan to look inside the affected joint area and search for signs of damage or injury. MRI scans, however, cannot keep up with the demands of today’s treatment, as this piece of […]
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How Early Identification May Help Prevent Osteoarthritis
As the most widespread form of arthritis, osteoarthritis has limited strategies for nonsurgical treatments due to their limited uses. People with painful osteoarthritis tend to have already extensive structural damage throughout the knees, which can prevent successful treatment and reversal of the disease. Because medical researchers are still looking for ways to treat osteoarthritis effectively, […]
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Using Nerve Stem Cell Therapy To Promote Knee Cartilage Repair
Injured cartilage cannot properly heal on its own and often requires a combination of surgical techniques and physical therapy to be able to repair and replace the damaged cartilage. The knees are especially prone to cartilage damage due to the amount of pressure and flexibility needed to support the body’s range of motion, and depending […]
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How To Reach Recovery Goals After Ankle And Foot Surgery
Regardless of how successful the foot or ankle surgery was, no one truly enjoys the recovery process. In the simplest of procedures, the recovery period can take a couple of weeks. In more serious cases, you can expect to spend a couple of months in surgery. You’ll participate in physical therapy and rehab to help […]
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Improved Shoulder Replacements With Computer Assistance
As imaging and computer technology continues to advance, more and more orthopedic treatment options become available. Computer-assisted arthroplasty is an example of this form of innovation entering into joint care. What once required fuzzy X-rays and guesswork to accomplish can now be done with confidence and precision. This is accomplished through computer-assisted arthroplasty, providing a […]
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How AI Technology Is Improving Orthopedic Practices
Artificial intelligence has been quickly gaining momentum and has become more integrated into our daily lives. From social media algorithms to voice integration technology, many aspects of our lives contain rudimentary artificial intelligence forms. The medical industry has been slowly working to have more AI technology in today’s practices, and in orthopedics, the use of […]
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