Of all the joints in your body, your shoulder has the greatest range of motion and is highly likely to experience damage or injury over the course of your lifetime. Whether through the regular wear and tear of osteoarthritis or after a rotator cuff injury, shoulder reconstruction surgery may be the best means to restore…
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The Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopy involves looking into and repairing a joint in the body using an arthroscope, which is a thin device with a camera functionality at the end. The camera captures real-time images beamed onto a computer screen that the physician views right there during the operation. Because arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure, patients can…
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What Is PRP Therapy?
When it comes to state-of-the-art and effective treatments for orthopedic conditions and injuries, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a prime example. PRP therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that offers long-lasting relief from pain, inflammation, swelling, and other symptoms caused by orthopedic conditions or injuries. PRP therapy uses the body’s own components to stimulate healing….
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The Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery
In the past when someone needed knee surgery, hip surgery, or shoulder surgery, the surgeon would have to make large incisions. Today, thanks to small instruments and fiber-optic surgical technology, those same medical procedures can be performed with much smaller incisions via arthroscopy. We now can enjoy the benefits of arthroscopic surgery, which is minimally…
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What To Expect From A Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery involves replacing damaged parts of a joint and replacing them with new, artificial parts. The goal is to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint and restore function and mobility. Joint replacement surgery is a non-conventional treatment method, which is why it is often recommended only after conventional treatment methods have failed…
