Knee replacements are relatively common orthopedic surgical procedures that involve removing diseased or damaged bone and tissue in the knee and replacing it with prosthetic materials to restore pain-free movement. Ever since the first robot-assisted knee replacement in 1985, robotic surgeries have become much more common as they help surgeons be as precise as possible
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Can Creaking Joints Indicate That I Need a Partial Knee Replacement?
Joints creak, pop, and crack may happen even more often when we age. In certain joints, like knees, creaking sounds may be pretty loud. Yet, does the sound indicate that the joint is wearing down or needs to be replaced, partially or fully? Let’s discuss why joints make noise, if or when you may need
Read MoreSpring Cleaning? Recommendations on How to Avoid Injury
It’s that time of year again – the weather is getting warmer, the flowers are blooming, and that layer of dust on your highest bookshelf is begging to be swept clean. Spring cleaning is a healthy habit of throwing out the old to make way for the new, but as an orthopedic surgeon can tell
Read MoreFoot and Ankle Doctor Q&A
Our feet and ankles are the most overlooked part of the body. While we notice every other bodily structure on a daily basis, we hardly notice our feet and ankles, which support the entire weight of our bodies. Whether you go for a morning run or wait in line at a grocery store, your feet
Read MoreHappy and Healthy Thanksgiving: Tips from Our Orthopedic Doctors
With Thanksgiving and other end-of-year holidays right around the corner, our orthopedic specialists want you to be safe and healthy. So, here are some tips to keep your musculoskeletal system in good working order, and you, happy and able to enjoy time with family and friends. The Holidays Can Be Dangerous We’re not just referring
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