Questions Your Orthopedic Surgeon Might Ask
It might be your tennis elbow that is preventing you from getting dressed every morning. Or, your knee is preventing you from walking around the grocery store. If you’re considering taking the next steps in your orthopedic journey, consult a qualified orthopedic surgeon. They will likely have a list of questions to ask you in […]
What Types of Surgeries Do Orthopedic Surgeons Perform?
If you need heart surgery, you go to a heart surgeon. If you need brain surgery, you go to a brain surgeon. But what if you need surgery on your bones or the tissues that make your bones move? What type of surgeon do you need for that? An orthopedic surgeon, that’s who. Orthopedic surgeons […]
The Stages of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common joint condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints of the body. Arthritis comes in many forms, as there are more than 100 different types of this joint disease. Because of this, the various types of arthritis follow different stages of progression. However, most types of arthritis follow a similar […]
What are the Easiest Bones to Break in the Body?
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Fun Facts about Sports Medicine
Sports medicine is an often misunderstood field of medicine. Some people assume it’s an elite and specific part of medicine that keeps high-performing athletes on top of their game. Others believe they believe sports medicine is the art of taking care of bumps, bruises, and sprains on the playing fields or locker room. However, sports […]
Recovering from an Outpatient Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is major surgery. And what you may not know is how many people are joining the numbers of patients who have undergone this procedure. As more active adults move into the stage of their lives where arthritis in their joints is slowing them down, joint replacement surgery is becoming more common. Advances in […]
What to Expect from an Outpatient Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, is one of the most successful and effective procedures performed in orthopedics. Advances in technology through medical research, the application and use of computers, and pain management techniques have contributed to shorter recovery times and gradually shortened hospital stays for patients having a total joint replacement. A growing number of […]
What Knee Conditions Can Be Treated Using Robotic Knee Surgery?
Knee surgery can now be performed using robotic technology. It involves creating a 3D model of your knee using a CT scan and computer software prior to the surgery. This is used to guide the procedure, ensuring an individualized, better-positioned fit during a joint replacement. With the assistance of a state-of-the-art robotic arm, this technique […]
What To Look For In A Sports Medicine Physician
Sports medicine isn’t just for professional athletes. True, they push their bodies to the limit and their performance may not be attainable for the average casual participant, but anyone who enjoys sports or regular physical activity can benefit from seeing a sports medicine physician. Whether you suffer from a sudden injury, such as a sprained […]
When is it time for a Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement is one of the safest, most effective treatments for severe arthritis today. Every year more and more people are having this surgery performed. If you are ready to consider knee replacement, Movement Orthopedics can help. Our experienced orthopedic surgeons and providers will take the time to listen to your unique situation and help […]