In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries that involve both compression and…
Patient Education Articles
Listed below are numerous patient education articles that can help keep you healthy and active or address questions you may have regarding specific injuries, conditions, or treatments. However, it's important to remember and understand that no online article will or should replace direct communication between you and your doctor.
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Patient Education
This procedure, performed under regional or local anesthesia, replaces a diseased or damaged finger joint with an implant made of silicone rubber…
This repairs damaged articular cartilage in your knee. That's a type of cartilage that covers and protects the ends of your bones. Repairing it…
This procedure identifies and treats problems in your ankle. With it, the surgeon can access your ankle without creating a large incision.
If you have a joint problem, your surgeon may want to try arthroscopy. This lets your surgeon see inside your joint with a small, thin camera…
This minimally-invasive surgery is used to help relieve pain and loss of mobility in the shoulder from adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). A…
The joint replacement doctors at Orthopaedic Associates say if you’re experiencing the following signs, you may be ready for a joint replacement…
According to our joint replacement experts, you may be ready for a hip replacement if you’re experiencing the following:
- You have hip…
Injuries, genetics, and repetitive use of our hands can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by…
Patients who have joint replacement surgery can be at risk for developing infections around the implanted joint. That is why it is critical to…