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Why You Need Arthroscopy for Your Knee Injury
Arthroscopy allows orthopedic surgeons to more accurately diagnose and treat knee injuries. According to the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, more than 4 million knee arthroscopies are performed every year worldwide. Reasons for Knee Arthroscopy Surgeons use diagnostic arthroscopy to examine knee injuries as closely as possible without invasive surgery—which could cause further trauma…
Read MoreHow a Physician-Owned Hospital Works – And How it Benefits You
Physician-owned hospitals can provide certain advantages to patients that traditional hospitals cannot. 67% of physician-owned hospitals were awarded the highest possible ratings in a nationwide patient satisfaction survey.* When you need surgery, it is important to choose the right hospital. You should consider its reputation for quality as well as whether the hospital is physician-owned. Looking at…
Read More4 Things You Need to Know About Recovering From Hip Surgery
If you are among the 15% of people over age 65 suffering from chronic hip pain, your surgeon may recommend hip replacement surgery. Active participation during the hip surgery recovery process will help your body heal and increase your mobility. After hip surgery, you will likely stay in the hospital for one to three days,…
Read MoreCan Neck Injections Relieve My Chronic Neck Pain?
Corticosteroid injections target swollen and damaged joints in your neck, allowing for better spine flexibility and less pain. 19% of the United States population, which amounts to 39 million people, have persistent neck pain. Neck injections can help reduce pain caused by the inflammation of your neck’s facet joints. Chronic neck pain can be indicative…
Read MoreDo You Need a Total Knee Replacement?
600,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed worldwide each year. Over 90% of people who undergo total knee replacement experience an improvement in knee function and a reduction of knee pain. Knee pain caused by arthritis, wear and tear, injury, or degenerative disease often progresses beyond non-surgical treatments. During knee replacement surgery, an orthopedic surgeon will…
Read MoreI Tore My ACL, Now What? Your ACL Reconstruction and Surgery Options
ACL tears are painful knee injuries that may require surgical treatment. ACL reconstruction surgery using tendon grafts can help restore your knee’s stability. Roughly 200,000 people in the US injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee each year. Your ACL keeps your knee joint stable and allows its full range of motion. When your ACL…
Read MoreAfter Shoulder Surgery: Tips for a Comfortable and Safe Recovery
Knowing what to expect and making preparations beforehand can help your shoulder surgery recovery proceed smoothly. After total shoulder replacement surgery, you are required to wear a sling for up to four weeks. You will likely be able to come out of the sling during physical therapy after two weeks. Most patients return to normal mobility after…
Read MoreCan Epidural Injections Lessen the Pain of Your Spinal Stenosis?
Millions of Americans suffer from back and neck pain. If you suffer from chronic back pain caused by spinal stenosis, epidural injections may help relieve your pain. Spinal stenosis occurs when joints in the spinal canal grow larger, narrowing the space between cervical disks and placing pressure on the spine. Stenosis typically occurs in the neck or lumbar…
Read MoreWhat to Do After you are Diagnosed with Spine Tumors
About 10,000 Americans develop primary or metastatic spinal tumors every year. Although spinal tumors can affect anyone, they are most common in young and middle-aged adults. Spine tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found in and around the spine. Once your spinal tumor symptoms are diagnosed, you will work with your doctor and treatment team…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery in Treating Hip Joint Pain
The advent of improved techniques for arthroscopic hip procedures allows for lower risk of infection and faster recovery. 15% of people older than 65 suffer from hip pain. Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of the hip or groin. Hip surgery may help reduce, or even eliminate,…
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