The population in the United States is aging, and older Americans still want to remain active and athletic well into their retirement years. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the number of hip replacements performed has been growing steadily along with this aging population. In fact, over the course of one-decade hip replacement procedures grew more than twofold, from 2000 to 2010. The average age for elective hip replacement is 66 years, with the most common factor leading to [Read More]
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Partial Knee Replacement vs Total Knee Replacement: What is the Difference?
Weak-Kneed No More: Knowing Your Options for Knee Surgery According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly half of all American adults develop knee osteoarthritis in at least one knee during their lifetime. Additionally, the demand for total knee replacement surgery is expected to exceed 3 million by the year 2030. However, it’s important that sufferers of knee conditions examine their options before committing to a full-fledged surgery. Both partial and total knee replacement [Read More]
Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches redesigns website with a blog
Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches recently redesigned our practice website to include more ways for patients to interact with our office. The website offers a [patient portal, online appointment requests, and an award-winning patient education library]. We will be blogging about the latest information regarding research and advancements in orthopedics. The blog will also be used as a forum to share news about Personalized Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches in the [Read More]
