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 [Read More]
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Regenerative Medicine vs. Functional Medicine
When a person thinks of the health care system, they normally think of preventive care after being injured – or treating an existing chronic condition. But what if we had the opposite approach to health care, with preventing injuries and health conditions in the first place? Or harnessing your own body’s ability to heal itself rather than taking medicine or having surgery? These approaches are functional medicine and regenerative medicine, respectively. Let’s talk about what they involve [Read More]
Reasons for Hip Replacement Surgery
There are more than 300,000 hip replacement surgeries performed every year in the United States, and that number is increasing as techniques and prosthetics get better and better. The hip is one of the larger joints in the human body, and the hips provide vital mobility and support between the torso and the legs – so when your hip is in severe or chronic pain, it can be debilitating. The hip joint is formed by the acetabulum socket – which is the outer edge of the pelvis – and the rounded [Read More]
Knee Replacement Surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the body and as such, undergoes a lot of stress. Whether it’s from wear and tear, an injury, carrying too much weight or degenerative joint disease, there is a good chance you or someone you know will be one of the more than 500,000 people each year who undergo a knee replacement procedure. If your knees are starting to bear the brunt of the pain and aren’t what they used to be, your orthopedist may recommend knee replacement surgery. Not to worry, though, these [Read More]
Custom Knee Replacement Surgery
While all joint replacement surgeries involve prosthetic materials, there are steps that can be taken to have a truly custom-fitted replacement joint prosthetic. It is specially fitted based on the patient’s height, the amount of activity they participate in daily, and their gender. Prosthetic knee replacements were first introduced decades ago. The choice of implant was based on the level of deformity in the patient's knee. There are also anatomical differences between men’s and women’s [Read More]
What Is Physiatry?
Physiatry is a relatively new field of medicine created within the last 60 years, and it is the practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation. It entails not only the diagnosis and treatment of disabling physical maladies (whether temporary or permanent), but also the prevention of them in the first place. Its focus is on the patient’s body as a whole – and how the injured area affects and is affected by other parts of the body – as compared to focusing solely on “fixing” the injured body [Read More]
Shoulder Arthroscopic Repairs
The shoulder is a very complex joint and is constantly in use during our lives, so it has the potential for many things to go wrong. When something does go wrong, it can lead to a need for shoulder surgery. In addition to shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement surgery), there is shoulder arthroscopy (shoulder repair surgery) – which is used to make minor repairs to the shoulder, usually to alleviate pain or to regain proper rotation. Shoulder arthroscopy may be recommended in order to [Read More]
Kyphoplasty – ABCs of This Procedure and Its Benefits
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive, outpatient type of spine surgery that is designed to repair cracked or broken vertebrae. It is very similar to vertebroplasty – in which a special cement is injected to fill in the broken bone – except that a tiny balloon is first inserted into the injured spot. Once placed, the balloon is inflated to create extra space which will be filled with bone cement. The procedure is designed to help fractured and/or compressed vertebrae regain their original [Read More]
Reasons to Consider Concierge Orthopedics
Concierge medicine is quickly becoming a trend in the increasingly busy medical industry as an option for patients who desire an enhanced experience in getting medical services. Concierge orthopedics aims to apply the same concept, specifically to orthopedic patients. This practice attempts to build better personal relationships between patients, doctors, and the clinic itself. Consider these benefits of concierge orthopedics: Sooner Appointments Concierge orthopedics gives you priority for [Read More]
Why You Should See an Orthopedic Surgeon
No matter how good an athlete you are, accidents will happen. Repetitive use during training is the cause of many sports injuries – as is trauma from sudden impact or awkward twists and turns during competition. In times like these, it is best to see an orthopedic surgeon. Damage caused by knee injuries, ligament tears, and skeletal fractures needs immediate attention. Hence, having an experienced orthopedic surgeon on standby is always a good call. Professional and amateur athletes alike [Read More]
