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Why Outpatient Joint Replacement is becoming Popular?

Over the last few years, the number of outpatient joint replacementsurgeries performed annually has grown tremendously. For many patients, especially those with few medical comorbidities, outpatient joint replacement is an excellent option. If the patient is motivated enough to go home after surgery and follows the correct protocols, an outpatient joint replacement could be the
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What Is Tommy John Surgery?

Tommy John surgery is a very common surgery that many orthopedic surgeons perform.  Formally, Tommy John surgery is called ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction.  It is a surgery used to repair a torn ligament inside the elbow.  While the surgery is relatively common, athletes who undergo surgery will take time to recover to their normal type
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Solutions For Patellar Instability

Patellar instability occurs when the patella bone slides partly out of the groove it should normally sit inside.  The kneecap is held in place by various tendons and ligaments.  Due to the anatomy, the knee tends to be an unstable structure that is made worse by injury or overuse.  Patellar instability can be a difficult
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Orthopedic Bracing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition in the United States.  It occurs when the median nerve is comprised of bones, tendons, or ligaments that surround the narrow passageway for the nerve.  The anatomy of the wrist is naturally prone to problems.  Now add repetitive motion and overuse; it explains the prevalence of the
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Most Common Injuries In Marathon Runners

Marathons have gained popularity in recent years.  What once started as an event designed for the most physically fit athletes has turned into an event for everyone.  Some people run marathons to be the first person across the finish line.  While others hope to just make it across the finish line regardless of the time,
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Why See A Sports Medicine Doctor?

Often, when a person experiences an injury to a muscle or bone, they visit their general practitioner.  If the injury is really bad, they may visit an orthopedic specialist.  But most people do not consider visiting a sports medicine doctor.  Sports medicine doctors are for more than just athletes.  They can help any person who
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Benefits of Arthroscopic Procedures

 As medicine has advanced over the years, surgical techniques have been trending towards less and less invasive procedures.  The goal is to minimize the invasiveness of surgical procedures in an attempt to reduce risk to the patient.  Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to help doctors diagnose and treat joint conditions.  Arthroscopic procedures
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When Is It Time For A Knee Replacement?

There are around one million knee replacements that happen every year in the United States alone.  A majority of people who undergo knee replacement surgery report having far less pain.  The average age of a person undergoing knee replacement surgery is 70, although there are patients who have the surgery who are much younger or
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Should Physical Therapy Be Done Before Or After Surgery?

Many people will go through physical therapy at least once in their lives, and often more than once.  Physical therapy is performed by a professional and consists of the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of those people with limited mobility.  The goal of physical therapy is to gain as much mobility as possible.  Sometimes full mobility
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Best Ways To Keep Your Bones Strong And Healthy

It is no secret that our bones become weaker as we age.  It is the reason those later in life break their bones easier from a fall or notice issues with their joints as time goes on.  It is the reason there is a lot of lower back pain in older populations.  As we age,
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