You may be so busy thinking of your surgery day that you aren’t keeping yourself aware of what happens after. You’ll be groggy, tired, and sore. Even more, you won’t be wanting to run out for all the things that will help you live more comfortably. Before your surgery date, stock up and keep… Read More »
A bad rotator cuff injury can be painful and even debilitating. When the connector tissue in the tendon separates from the bone or develops a tear, it can cause initial discomfort that develops into pain and gradually worsens. In extreme cases, it can even cause a loss of ability to fully use the shoulder. In… Read More »
When noninvasive treatments such as prescription medications or walking supports are no longer helpful for relieving serious joint problems, a patient may need to consider joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery is the safest and most effective procedure for relieving pain, correcting joint deformities, and restoring quality of life by allowing patients to resume normal… Read More »
After orthopedic surgery, the most difficult part of recovery for many patients is rebuilding strength and improving their range of motion. Orthopedic surgeons often prescribe patients with a physical therapy plan to assist in the recovery process. In addition to physical therapy, low-impact exercises such as swimming and yoga can be significantly beneficial to the… Read More »
Many of those suffering from chronic shoulder pain, arthritis and other conditions often turn to total joint replacement to help alleviate the pain. However, the traditional techniques and technology used in this procedure does not benefit patients with torn rotator cuffs as effectively as many orthopedic surgeons would prefer. Now, there is a new type… Read More »
The two most common approaches to arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL surgery is the use of an autograft or an allograft. Each approach has its own set of risks and benefits, so let’s take a look at the differences between these two methods. Autograft What is an autograft? An autograft is a part of a… Read More »
Before we can understand how rotator cuff injuries are treated, let’s look at why these types of injuries happen to begin with. First and foremost, what is the rotator cuff? Your rotator cuff is the group of muscles and tendons that connect your shoulder blade to your upper arm. These muscles and tendons help to… Read More »
