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• Top FAQs Concerning Total Hip Replacement Recovery

  In this modern age of advanced orthopedic medicine, patients with severe hip arthritis no longer have to spend decades of their lives in pain. In a procedure, appropriately and simply titled “hip replacement,” surgeons are able to remove defective...

• Common Questions About Recovery from Anterior Cervical Fusion Surgery

  Recovery from anterior cervical fusion surgery can take several months, and it is easier for some patients than for others. This depends on a variety of factors, including the extent of the abnormalities causing spinal compression, the age and activity...

• 5 Facts to Know About PCL Injury Treatment in Philadelphia

  If you know anything about the anatomy of the knee, you probably know that there are some important ligaments that stabilize the joint. These ligaments are important for knee health and unfortunately, they are also some of the problem areas for the...

• Finding the Right Total Shoulder Replacement Doctor

  Shoulder pain can be the result of a variety of different problems, and it can get in the way of doing simple tasks at work and around the home. If you are suffering from pain in the shoulder joint, whether as a result of an injury, arthritis, or any...

• Total Knee Replacement Procedure

  If you are suffering from pain or stiffness in either of your knee joints, whether this is due to an injury, a degenerative disorder, or normal aging processes, perhaps you are considering a variety of treatment options. For many patients, relief from...

• 3 Things You Need to Know About Spinal Fusion Recovery

  Fusion of a segment of the spinal column is a surgical procedure in which a bone graft (or, in some cases, a synthetic bone substitute) is placed between two or more vertebrae in order to fuse them together, preventing any excessive motion that could...

• A Step by Step Overview of the Surgery for Total Hip Replacement

  Our bodies are truly amazing! While “bones, tendons, ligaments and joints” may sound just like a chapter title from a high school anatomy textbook, the reality is that these body parts are practical and essential aspects of each of our daily lives....

• Common Questions About Total Ankle Replacement Surgery

  Total ankle replacement surgery is a treatment that occasionally becomes necessary when an injury or debilitating condition cannot be treated with other surgical or non-surgical methods. Foot and ankle pain is a rather common occurrence, whether as a...

• 2 Important Reasons to Have Posterior Lumbar Decompression Surgery

  Spinal health is certainly an important component to overall bodily health and function. In fact, the spine has several crucial roles and we rely on it for skeletal support, flexibility of the torso, strength and support for the neck and head and also...

• 3 Tips You Never Knew Could Help With Total Shoulder Replacement Recovery

  If you’ve experienced severe arthritis in your shoulder or have suffered from an injury that damaged the cartilage in your joint, you may have been told that you’re a candidate for shoulder replacement, or shoulder arthroplasty. If so, you probably...

• A Step by Step Guide: The Procedure for Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion

  If you are suffering from arm pain or neck pain due to a degenerative condition, a herniated disc or an injury to the spine, it’s time to research the possibility of having a procedure for anterior cervical decompression and fusion. Though a more...

• Answering Your Questions About Preparing for Surgery for Anterior Cervical Fusion

  If you have suffered from chronic arm or neck pain, weakness, and numbness, and everything you have tried so far has been ineffective, your doctor may recommend a decompression and fusion surgery. Surgery for anterior cervical fusion , also known as...

• Tips for Getting On the Road to Recovery From Spinal Fusion Surgery

  Among the various spinal conditions that may warrant a fusion surgery, Spondylolisthesis is perhaps the most common. While many patients’ pain is due to this degeneration of the spine that causes arthritis, a fusion surgery could be recommended to...

• Rena, Non-operative Treatment

  On the June 12th, 2013, a friend and I were going to an open-air concert in Malvern. As we walked along a path to the site with the music playing in the background, all of the sudden a deer - an eight-point buck - bolted out of the woods and lacerated...

• Patty, Total Knee Replacement

  Hello, my name is Patty. In 1988, I was injured in a skiing accident, which left me with having to get an ACL replacement on my right knee. The surgery was a success, but over the years, everything around the ACL started to fail. I've had numerous...

• Finding the Right Orthopedic Hip Surgeon

  You depend upon your hip for the strength and flexibility to do many of the things that you love. From walking and bending to biking or even lifting precious grandchildren, the use of your hip is vital to many important aspects of your day to day life....

• How to Prepare for the Recovery Time for Spinal Fusion

  If you are suffering from the pain and discomfort of a debilitating condition related to your spinal vertebrae, spinal fusion surgery may enter the conversation as a potential option for relief. Once you and your doctor discuss this operation and...

• FAQs About Recovery From Total Ankle Replacement

  If you have been suffering from ongoing pain and limited mobility from an ankle injury or arthritis, your doctor may suggest total ankle replacement surgery as an option. This procedure can significantly improve your ankle pain and maintain your...

• Four Things You Need to Know About Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Surgery

  When arthritis in the knee becomes severe, it can significantly impact a patient’s life in negative ways. First, where there is arthritis, there is pain. But in addition to experiencing regular pain and swelling, arthritic knees are also limited in...

• Looking for Top Knee Replacement Surgeons?

  If you have suffered from severe pain, immobility, or deformity due to arthritis in the knee which has not responded to more conservative treatments, your doctor may recommend a joint replacement procedure. Replacing the injured or worn joint with a...