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Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
Many patients present to our office in need of knee surgery. They are often surprised to learn that they are candidates for a partial (rather than complete) knee replacement. It has been our experience that many of our patients are not aware of this possibility, so we would like to take this opportunity to educate the general public.
Partial knee replacement surgery has a long history dating back to the early 1970s. Part of the appeal is that it is a less invasive and less painful surgery, permits quicker post-operative recovery, provides improved range of motion, retains more normal tissue, and is less expensive. A partial knee replacement is more likely to mimic the natural motion pattern of a normal knee as compared to a total knee replacement.
Natural Injections to Promote Healing
Do you have a stubborn tendon injury? New technology has provided us with another option to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.
There has been a lot of interest in the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP). This is an exciting new technology that allows the surgeon to inject a concentrated group of the body’s own healing factors into torn or injured tissues. The healing factors (platelets, enzymes, proteins) are concentrated from one’s own blood and re-injected to promote the body’s own healing response. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify the indications and limitations of this treatment option.
Understanding, finding solutions for non-arthritic hip pain
Many people go to their doctor’s office complaining of vague low back, buttocks or groin pain. This usually leads to X-rays of the back and hips. On many occasions, those imaging studies are interpreted by the clinician as unremarkable and the patient is told that nothing can be done for the pain. This can lead to chronic discomfort and frustration.
These patients may be surprised that their ailment is actually non-arthritic hip pain.
We are now familiar with a condition called femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI, a mechanical impingement of the femoral head into the acetabular socket. Orthopedic surgeons have discovered that many patients who present with the previously described pain go on to develop characteristic hip joint abnormalities which may eventually lead to arthritis and a hip replacement at a relatively young age
Total Shoulder Replacement Booklet
Many people know someone with an artificial knee or hip joint. Less common, but just as successful in relieving joint pain, is a shoulder replacement (arthroplasty). This procedure may be recommended if arthritis or degenerative joint disease makes your shoulder stiff and painful or if the upper arm bone is fractured so badly that tissue death may result.
This booklet will help provide answers to the questions you may have about a shoulder replacement (arthroplasty). It contains information about what to expect before, during and after your hospitalization. You will learn about the hospital routines, the people who will assist in your recovery and changes in your lifestyle.
