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 […]
Should I Go to an Orthopedic Urgent Care After a Car Accident?
The shock of getting into a car accident can prevent you from feeling the pain of an injury. Even if you are fortunate not to suffer a life-threatening injury in the crash, strong emotions like fear, relief, anger, or distress can take attention away from your body, and a flood of adrenaline in your body […]
Why Sports Medicine is Important in Treating Overuse Injuries
Athletes commonly experience overuse injuries. Examples include tennis elbow; pitcher’s elbow; stress fractures; and strains of the foot, ankle, or legs in runners; ligament strains; tendonitis; and other damage that occurs over time. A sport (or specific position on a team) often focuses on one or more motions or actions. Normally, if there is any […]
Orthopedic Urgent Care vs The Emergency Room
Orthopedic injuries can happen suddenly and with no regard for the day of the week or time of day. Falling out of a tree, suffering a sports injury, getting into a car accident, slipping in a parking lot, the list goes on. When there’s a need for care right away, many of us head to […]
What are the Causes of my Leg Pain?
Human bodies are subject to frequent aches and pains that come and go. Usually, these are not of great concern or importance. But when pains are inexplicable, linger and impact the quality of life, you might need medical attention. Thighs, hamstrings, lower leg and calf areas often feel pain. Most pain results from wear and […]
What Are My Knee Replacement Options?
When you’ve tried everything else – medication, injections, physical therapy – and your knee is still bothering you, your orthopedic doctor may recommend knee replacement surgery to treat your painful condition. There are two types of surgical options: total knee replacement (TKR) and partial knee replacement (PKR). For roughly 50 years, total knee replacement has […]