You’re experiencing pain in your knee and you want to know why. More importantly, you probably want to know how to get the pain to stop. First, as we discussed Read More

As with any sort of major surgery, you want to know if you are truly ready for a knee replacement.   First, let’s consider indications that you are not ready Read More

While you will definitely want to have a doctor confirm whether or not you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, it’s good to be able to identify the symptoms that you Read More

One big question that many joint replacement patients have is “What are my anesthesia options?” Luckily, you have quite a few choices, including general anesthesia, epidural, regional nerve block, local Read More

If you’ve had a partial or total joint replacement, you might wonder how it will affect you in your travels, especially in airports. Many people with orthopaedic implants think that Read More

Most patients want to know how long they have to wait to drive after having a hip replacement. The truth – it depends on the patient. Fortunately, however, a recent Read More

If you are considering a knee or hip replacement, you might wonder how many others have taken the same route. So, let’s take a look at the stats: Over 7 Read More

Everyone probably experiences some sort of orthopaedic health issue at some point in their lives, ranging from mild to very serious conditions. So, we should all know as much as Read More

In recent years, we have seen a dramatic increase in ACL injuries among children. This could stem from a few factors, including an overall increase in sport involvement for children, Read More

On its website, CBS News (4/2, Firger) reports that a new study published in the journal Neurology found that regular “rigorous physical activity” by young people could improve mental fitness later Read More