What is Total Joint Replacement Surgery? Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure involving the removal of damaged parts of a joint and the replacement of them with prosthetic pieces. The prosthetic pieces are designed to take on the functions of the damaged parts they replace, so the joint can function correctly once again. Joint replacement surgery is necessary when a joint is beyond natural healing and when other treatments fail to alleviate pain symptoms. It is a useful procedure [Read More]
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What a Concierge Orthopedics Is Like
Imagine arriving at a boutique medical center and being invited to enter through a members-only, private side door – with no waiting. No having to sit in a crowded lobby, but rather being taken right to a room for a visit with the doctor. And concierge orthopedics works the same way, specializing in the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and health conditions involving the bones, muscles, and ancillary structures – everything from art [Read More]
The Difference Between a Herniated Disc and a Bulging Disc
Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae, each of which is cushioned by soft discs composed of an outer layer of tough cartilage that surrounds softer, jellylike cartilage in the center. These discs are what enable you to move your spine around and bend over. If you’re feeling a sharp pain in the spine that radiates in your lower back, you may be suffering from either a herniated disc or a bulging disc. If you research your symptoms, you might be confused; that’s because people oft [Read More]
What to Do If You Have Painful Joints After TKA
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), also known as total knee replacement, is an orthopedic surgical procedure performed on the knee. TKA is a treatment option for those with a worn-out knee joint, one of the most common causes of which is the wear and tear associated with arthritis. When a TKA is performed, the defective cartilage is removed between the joint, the ends of the bones that meet at the joint are reshaped and fitted with metal implants, and a plastic piece called a spacer is put in [Read More]
What is PRP Therapy?
You may have heard about the benefits of PRP therapy in the news, or perhaps, from a fellow athlete. More and more, patients with knee and other types of joint pain are turning to PRP therapy to help heal damage caused by certain medical conditions or injuries. Doctors use PRP to improve healing after medical procedures, too. What to Expect From Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. Platelets are specialized elements in your blood that among other functions, [Read More]
