24 Apr

2014

Bodyweight and Total Joint Replacements

A discussion about being overweight is one that your orthopaedic surgeon may need to have with you especially if you are considering having your hip or knee replaced. While this can be a very sensitive and personal issue for some, it is one that needs to be addressed to give you the best chance toRead More

10 Apr

2014

A Snapping Hip

Periodically, I will have patients who come to see me for a snapping or popping sound arising from their hip. While most say that it is not painful, it is usually described as an annoyance and in some cases, may lead to discomfort. So what is this and what causes it?The hip joint is madeRead More

24 Mar

2014

Stem Cells Treatment Knee Pain

Stem Cells Treatment Knee Pain Progressive wear of the articular cartilage in the knee from age related changes resulting in pain, stiffness, and immobility is commonly known as osteoarthritis. Traditional treatments have included medications, corticosteroid injections, and surgery for some. Regenerative medicine involving the use of stem cells has become one of the hottest topicsRead More

17 Mar

2014

Cause of Knee Pain

Cause of Knee Pain Knee pain is one of the most common reasons to see an orthopedic surgeon. There are many potential causes of why your knee hurts. ●Arthritis ●Meniscal Tear ●Chondromalacia Patella ●Bursitis ●Patella Tendonitis ●Medial Plica Syndrome ●Ligament injury Osteoarthritis mostly affects those over 50 years old and is a form of wearRead More

10 Mar

2014

Ankle Sprain or Fracture?

Ankle Sprain or Fracture? You stepped off the curb and rolled over on your ankle or came down hard, twisting your ankle while running. All of a sudden you now have pain over the outside of your ankle. What do you do? The best advice is to sit down and get your weight off theRead More

19 Feb

2014

Orthopedic Injuries at the Olympics

Orthopedic Injuries at the Olympics It is estimated that over 3 billion people worldwide have tuned in to watch the Winter Olympics from Sochi, which are now entering their second week. Over 2850 of the best athletes in the world have been competing at the highest level for a chance to earn a medal. ManyRead More

13 Feb

2014

Minimally Invasive- What Does it Mean?

Minimally Invasive- What Does it Mean in Orthopedics? I often get patients in my office that ask me if I do that “minimally invasive” knee surgery, and if it applies to them. I’m never quite sure what they mean, or if they know what they are asking. Minimally Invasive can have several meanings depending onRead More

23 Jan

2014

SPORTS INJURIES

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

17 Jan

2014

ELBOW REPLACEMENT

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

17 Jan

2014

TRIGGER FINGER

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

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