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What to Expect During & After Your Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Each year, more than 285,000 people in the United States choose total hip replacement surgery as a viable solution in dealing with debilitating hip pain and mobility issues. Hip pain and mobility issues affect a growing number of Americans. For some, this condition is caused by an injury or accident, while others experience it due…
Read MoreIf You Have Persistent Lower Back Pain from Spinal Stenosis, It May Be Time for Surgery
The surgeons at Arkansas Surgical Hospital have extensive experience in helping patients alleviate persistent lower back pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis. For patients who are ready, a lumbar laminectomy is the best solution. If you have been living with the chronic lower back pain that results from lumbar spinal stenosis, the time has come…
Read MoreHow is a Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Performed?
The cutting-edge technology used in minimally invasive spine surgery allows for shorter procedures, faster recovery time, and less muscle damage in patients experiencing chronic back pain. Minimally invasive spine surgery involves making smaller incisions in order to perform spinal procedures, which typically results in a much lower risk of damage to the muscles and tissues…
Read MoreWhat Types of Knee Problems Are Common, and When to Call Your Doctor
There are many types of knee problems, but certain symptoms and injuries warrant a call to your doctor. If you experience pain, swelling, instability, or the inability to walk, it’s time to seek medical attention. Some types of knee problems and knee pain are easy to treat and relieve at home. But symptoms such as…
Read MoreReduce Back Pain and Find Out What Is Causing It With the Same Procedure
The benefits of selective nerve root blocks reach you and your surgeon, so they can easily diagnose the source of your chronic back pain while specifically treating your pain simultaneously. If you live with chronic back pain, at some point you will need to seek interventional treatment before your condition takes over your life. While…
Read MoreHow You Can Manage Your Knee Arthritis Pain
If you experience chronic knee arthritis pain, you might be wondering what is causing it and how you can treat it. Depending on the extent of the arthritic damage, you can manage your pain using non-invasive and surgical methods. Your knee joint is a complex mechanism that normally supports your full body weight without difficulty…
Read MoreIs a Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement Right for You?
Depending on the degree of damage you may have in your shoulder, reverse total shoulder replacement surgery may be the better option over a standard shoulder replacement. As your body ages, your shoulder becomes more susceptible to damage from arthritis, an increase in shoulder pain, and a decrease in your range of motion. If surgical…
Read MoreThe Symptoms of a Rotator Cuff Injury and What You Should Do
You can prevent further damage to your rotator cuff by recognizing symptoms of a serious injury and contacting your doctor. Your rotator cuff consists of four separate muscles that come together over your shoulder joint. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which a shoulder can be injured, including tendonitis, arthritis, falls, athletic activities, bone spurs,…
Read MoreIs There a “Right Time” to Get a Hip Replacement?
It may be time to speak to a surgeon about total hip replacement surgery if your chronic hip pain is limiting you from enjoying your life. Are you tired of continuous hip pain? If so, then it could be time for total hip replacement surgery—also known as arthroplasty of the hip. Of course, the “right…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Medication & Physical Therapy Stop Controlling Your Chronic Back Pain
Back pain limits your mobility and drains your energy, so if your traditional pain management techniques stop working, do not wait to find relief. Alternative treatments like spinal pain pumps or spinal cord stimulators can combat your pain quickly and effectively. Our backs bear much of the stress of modern life, from lifting children or…
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