Having joint replacement surgery can change the life of someone with severe joint pain and limited mobility. This surgery can be performed on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle, but by far the most frequently performed joint replacement surgeries are on the hips and knees. More than 450,000 hip replacement surgeries and more than 750,000 total knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, and both types can be performed as minimally invasive surgery. Let’s talk about [Read More]
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Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: Before, During, and After Surgery
As you age, your knees become more vulnerable to degenerative diseases that result in painful symptoms. If your knee pain has become debilitating and unresponsive to conservative treatment options, your doctor may recommend surgery. You may have heard of traditional open surgery where your surgeon makes a six- to twelve-inch incision to access the joint. However, there are less invasive options like arthroscopic knee surgery. During this procedure, your surgeon makes small, button-sized [Read More]
