
Bodyweight and Total Joint Replacements
A discussion about being overweight is one that your orthopaedic surgeon may need to have with you especially…
SPORTS INJURIES There is a large spectrum of sports injuries seen by orthopaedic surgeons. Injuries to bones and soft tissue can result from virtually any type of vigorous activity. Certain risk factors increase the likelihood of injury regardless whether you are a weekend warrior or a professional athlete. Ten common sports injuries seen by orthopedistsRead More
ELBOW REPLACEMENT Total elbow replacement surgery has advanced considerably since its modern development in the 1970s. Elbow replacement is much less common than total hip or knee replacement. The purpose of this type of surgery is to lessen pain and to restore functional ability of the elbow. Development of pain and loss of mobility mayRead More
TRIGGER FINGER A trigger finger refers to a condition in which a finger or thumb will lock or catch when attempting to straighten it. By definition, a tendon connects muscle to bone. Flexor tendons extend from the muscles in the wrist and attach to the fingers and thumb. Normally, when you flex and extend yourRead More
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME Compression of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the palm of the hand, can lead to symptoms of numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand. The median nerve is responsible for controlling the feeling along the palm side of the hand, along the thumb, index, and long finger. ThisRead More
Hip surgery is a major procedure that will improve your overall movement, reduce pain, and give you a better quality of life. Modern surgical techniques are less invasive and reduce recovery time. It can still take months to recover, and the exact amount of time will depend on your body and whether or not youRead More
FRACTURE TREATMENT A fracture or broken bone is one of the most common injuries seen by an orthopaedic surgeon that results from a traumatic event, overuse, or from bone weakening associated with osteoporosis or a tumor. There are many different ways to describe a fracture. An open fracture is a serious injury in which eitherRead More
TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT Over 50 years ago, hip replacement surgery was successfully introduced and since become a very common orthopaedic procedure. Throughout the last few decades, advances have been made in regards to surgical techniques and materials used which have steadily improved the outcome of hip replacement surgery. Many associate the need for a hipRead More
Shoulder Replacement: Anatomic and Reverse Traditionally, total shoulder replacement is performed for patients who have shoulder arthritis and have failed non-surgical treatment. The rotator cuff is involved in helping the surrounding muscles to elevate the arm when needed. In some cases, the rotator cuff can develop chronic wear or even become completely torn (rotator cuffRead More
ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR The rotator cuff is made up of 4 muscles that join together as tendons to cover the “ball” of the upper arm (humeral head). The rotator cuff allows you to initiate lifting and rotation of your arm. Tears of the rotator cuff are fairly common and occur from either an acute injuryRead More
SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY Arthroscopy of the shoulder is a surgical procedure that is performed by an orthopaedic surgeon to evaluate, diagnose, and/or correct problems in and around the shoulder joint. The term arthroscopy is a very broad term as many different procedures can be performed using an arthroscope. There are several reasons why your surgeon wouldRead More