Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent condition that affects millions worldwide, characterized by numbness, tingling and pain in the hand and arm. The syndrome occurs when the median nerve, one of the major nerves to the hand, is compressed or squeezed as it travels through the … [Read more...] about Navigating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Advancing Hand Surgery: WALANT Procedures
In the field of hand surgery, the Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) technique represents a significant advancement in how we approach and perform surgeries. This method, which utilizes an injection of local anesthesia without sedation or a tourniquet, is enhancing surgical … [Read more...] about Advancing Hand Surgery: WALANT Procedures
Unlocking the Door to Efficient Orthopaedic Care: A New Standard
In today’s fast-paced world, timely and efficient access to health care is more important than ever, especially when it comes to orthopaedic issues that can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Good access to orthopaedic care means more than just having healthcare services available; it … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Door to Efficient Orthopaedic Care: A New Standard
The Path to Improved Quality of Life: Understanding Total Joint Replacement, Revisions
In the journey of life, our joints bear the brunt of daily activities, aging and sports, making them prone to wear and tear. Among the most affected are the hip and knee joints, which, when compromised, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. However, advancements in orthopaedic care, … [Read more...] about The Path to Improved Quality of Life: Understanding Total Joint Replacement, Revisions
What is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon?
Many people may generally know what an orthopedic surgeon is and does. An orthopedic surgeon is a physician who deals with musculoskeletal problems and can perform surgery to address those problems, if necessary. But what does it mean to be subspecialty trained? More specifically, what does it mean … [Read more...] about What is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon?
Returning to Activity after Total Joint Replacement
The goals of total hip or knee replacement are to relieve pain from arthritis, improve physical function and improve quality of life. A reasonable expectation is to be able to walk and perform activities of daily living without pain. However, patients who were very active before they developed … [Read more...] about Returning to Activity after Total Joint Replacement
How to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common joint disorder in the United States. Approximately 10% of men and 13% of women aged 60 or older suffer from symptomatic knee OA. Knees with OA undergo pathological changes including loss of cartilage, formation of bone spurs, … [Read more...] about How to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis
How Outpatient Total Joint Replacement has Improved
In the year 2000, the average length of hospital stay for hip and knee replacement patients in the United States was more than four days. By 2014, that number had halved to just over two days. This trend toward shorter lengths of stay ultimately resulted in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … [Read more...] about How Outpatient Total Joint Replacement has Improved
Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement (TKR) is a successful surgery, reliably relieving pain and improving function in the setting of debilitating arthritic disease. However, studies show that up to 20% of patients remain unsatisfied with their knee replacement. Recent data from the American Joint Replacement … [Read more...] about Robotic Total Knee Replacement
Why Anterior Total Hip Replacement is Gaining Popularity Above the Posterior Approach
A popular trend in the world of total joint arthroplasty is the anterior hip replacement. With this technique, the surgical approach works between anterior muscular and nervous planes without dividing or detaching them. In contrast, the posterior approach, long the workhorse approach for total hip … [Read more...] about Why Anterior Total Hip Replacement is Gaining Popularity Above the Posterior Approach