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Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in problems with the musculoskeletal system. The human body has over 300 bones and joints and when one of those is not functioning properly it can cause daily pain and disability. Orthopedic surgeons provide patients with these symptoms options for treatment to help improve activities of daily Read More…
Knee pain and problems are universal issues and can affect any age group. If you or someone you know are experiencing knee pain, swelling, inflammation or soreness, here are a few ways to combat the symptoms. 1. R.I.C.E Rest: initially it is important to rest a sore joint, especially with an acute injury. Avoid Read More…
Patients dealing with debilitating knee problems like arthritis are often faced with a decision to proceed with a partial or total knee replacement. Both surgeries can produce excellent results but there are significant differences between the two procedures that can affect overall satisfaction. Here are some things to take into consideration when deciding between Read More…
Tennis is an extremely enjoyable yet physical sport that requires agility, speed, strength, endurance, and coordination to play. Due to the multitude of physical requirements to play tennis, it is no wonder that injuries occur regularly. The most commonly thought of injury is “tennis elbow”, however, tennis can cause injury to many parts of Read More…
A total knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is a knee surgery performed by an orthopedic surgeon to alleviate pain caused by arthritis and other knee damaging conditions. During a total knee replacement, Dr. Martin makes an incision to access your tibia (shin bone), patella (kneecap), and femur (thigh bone). After the Read More…
Minimally invasive knee replacement surgery refers to modifications of conventional knee replacement surgery designed to reduce tissue trauma and improve recovery time. Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures in modern orthopedics. The procedure involves resurfacing the knee joint with biomaterials that substitute for the worn-out bone and cartilage. Many conditions Read More…