The Benefits of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement

The Benefits of Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement

Facing the possibility of needing surgery can be a frightening experience, leaving you with thoughts, questions, doubts, and uncertainties. If you and your orthopedic surgeon decide that surgery is the best option for you, and you elect to have a hip or knee replacement, patients are now given the opportunity to choose to undergo surgery […]

Does Cracking Your Knuckle Increase Your Likelihood of Arthritis

Does Cracking Your Knuckle Increase Your Likelihood of Arthritis

  Snap. Crackle. Pop! Many people wonder why their knuckles and joints pop when stretched. The answer is actually quite simple; the popping sound you hear when you crack your finger knuckles or other joints is due to a something called cavitation. Cavitation occurs when a sudden space is opened within the joint, creating a […]