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]
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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]
