The knee is a common place for osteoarthritis or the loss of cartilage in the joint. One option to correct this is a total knee replacement, which is an extensive, open procedure with an extended…
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Is Partial Knee Replacement Right for You?
Home Projects: Do It Yourself—Safely
"Every year, there are multitudes of minor and serious injuries from home improvement projects and even crafts — this year, the risk may be higher with more people taking on projects while they…
Sciatica: Signs & Solutions
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. The out-of-place disc puts pressure on the nerves in your lower spine, resulting in mild to severe pain in the lower…
What You Need to Know About Whiplash
Whiplash is a neck strain injury often associated with car accidents, but it can also occur in contact sports, such as football. The impact or blow causes the head to quickly jerk forward or…
What You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis
Due to the wear-and-tear effects of aging, our spines can change over the years. One of these changes that can occur is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is a condition referred to as…
Overusing Your Arms: 5 Injuries to Watch For
Overuse injuries are the result of small, repetitive forms of trauma to the structures in your arm. Whether you’re an elite athlete or work with a computer daily, learning about upper extremity…
How to Spot a Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles that covers the top of the upper arm bone, helping to hold the shoulder joint together. The structure allows the arm to rotate in the joint so…
Top 5 Tips for Taking On Arthritis
Taking a positive approach to arthritis can make all the difference in creating and sustaining life-altering habits. Since arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the…
How to Get Back in Action With Your New Knee
How long do patients need to wait before returning to their lifestyles? Every patient is different, and recovery times will vary. When the surgery is complete and the patient has returned home,…
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Faster, Easier Way to Keep Moving
Your hips and knees can take on a lot of damage throughout your life, leading to degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Joint replacement is often the recommended solution for the pain and…