We struggle to tell patients what sports are okay after replacement of the hip or knee. Data is lacking and some is conflicting, so you’ll get different takes from different surgeons. The authors of a … [Read more...] about How Aggressively Active Can I Be after Hip or Knee Replacement?
Blog
Should I Wait Until a Robot Can Do My Surgery?
“There will probably be more Optimus robots that are great surgeons than there are all surgeons on Earth.” Elon Musk recently noted this would be the case by 2030. Will a robot be better than … [Read more...] about Should I Wait Until a Robot Can Do My Surgery?
Partial (not Total) Knee Replacement: What is it?
I perform a lot of partial and total knee replacements. The knee joint really has 3 separate articulations (medial or inner, lateral or outer, and anterior/front). Total knee replacement resurfaces … [Read more...] about Partial (not Total) Knee Replacement: What is it?
Recovery after Knee and Hip Replacement: What can I expect ?
Patients commonly ask about recovery and therapy/rehabilitation after knee and hip replacement. They want to know what to expect, and when they can return to work or day to day … [Read more...] about Recovery after Knee and Hip Replacement: What can I expect ?
Robotic-Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement: Is it better for you?
Technology has evolved orthopedic surgery just like it has other industries. The reproducible nature of hip and knee replacement lends itself toward technology that provides for more efficient … [Read more...] about Robotic-Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement: Is it better for you?
Minimally Invasive Knee and Hip Solutions
You want the least invasive treatment options. What are the most minimally invasive ways to treat knee or hip pain? You want a simple answer, but like most things, it’s a bit … [Read more...] about Minimally Invasive Knee and Hip Solutions
Pickleball Anyone?
Play it for social and physical fun: Learn about injuries that can occur This September, an interesting article on pickleball provided information about the growth of the sport, and injuries that … [Read more...] about Pickleball Anyone?
Patient Story – Carrie W.
My Right Total Hip Replacement After a year of thinking I had a pulled groin muscle, going to therapy, exercising, yoga, and stretching, my limp continued to get worse, so I went to an Orthopedic … [Read more...] about Patient Story – Carrie W.