The Joint Replacement Center of Scottsdale
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Did you know, in the United States alone, surgeons perform over 600,000 knee replacement surgeries each year? It’s one of the most common procedures because it’s something many of us will face in the latter years of our lives. Knee replacement surgery is a science that’s been perfected beyond measure. Thanks to robotic technology, Read More…
Hip replacement surgeries can relieve pain, improve function, and prevent further tissue and bone damage. Before you resign yourself to the surgical table, it helps to know what hip replacement options you have. MAKO is a robotic technique that is gaining traction nationwide. No, MAKO is not an acronym, but rather, a robotic product Read More…
About 790,000 Americans have total knee replacements (TKR) each year. Do you struggle with knee pain or instability that impacts your daily activities? Has your doctor recommended that you get a TKR? Today, new advances in technology are making the recovery process easier. The Mako robotic knee replacement surgery is quicker and can help Read More…
When we were younger, bone health was probably the last thing on our minds! But as we get older, it’s important for all of us to take steps to keep our bones as strong and healthy as possible. Currently, over 32.5 million adults in the US suffer from osteoarthritis. Our risk of developing this Read More…
If you’ve ever known someone who has arthritis, then you know how painful it can be. When the joints become inflamed, they swell and become stiff, causing pain and general discomfort. They may also become red and warm to the touch. Typically, arthritis eventually leads to a loss in range of motion. It’s a Read More…
If your knee pain started suddenly, or soon after a particular movement you made, then you may already have a good idea of how it happened — even if you don’t know exactly what the problem is. Maybe you were playing basketball or hiking, or maybe you fell and hit your knee on the Read More…