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What is an ankle replacement?
Total ankle replacement, also known as a total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that orthopedic surgeons use to treat arthritis of the ankle joint. Most arthritic changes are due to the natural aging process, however, patients who suffer a traumatic injury,...
Dr. J Richard Evanson on Good Morning Texas!
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What is a Partial Knee Replacement?
The common complaint is knee pain in Frisco, TX. Through the span of a normal lifetimes, roughly 1 out of 5 Americans will have knee pain in Frisco, TX. Luckily, an extensive variety of nonsurgical and careful methods can be used to target the uneasiness and...
What type of therapy is needed after Achilles Tendon Rupture surgery?
The Achilles tendon is that band of tough connective tissue that connects your heel bone to your calf. Damage to the Achilles tendon can range from a strain that can be healed with a bit of rest and icing to a complete rupture. In that case, you might need Achilles...
What is Total Knee Replacement?
If you have been dealing with excruciating knee pain that makes it difficult to walk and prevents you from engaging in your usual physical activity, you might be a candidate for total knee replacement. People choose total knee replacement to help decrease pain and...
What is an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
You may have been out one day playing soccer or going for a hard run when all of a sudden you feel a pain at the back of your ankle that drops you to the ground. You might even have heard a "pop." Whatever has happened, you'll need help getting off the field, and you...
Dr. Barber climbed the “L” mountain above Lahainaluna
Dr. Barber climbed the "L" mountain above Lahainaluna high school on Maui. This mountain overlooks the town of Lahaina, Hawaii and is easily identified by the large “L” near the summit. The “L” stands for Lahainaluna high school which is located near the base of the...
What is Hip Bursitis and what is the treatment?
Bursae are small pouches filled with synovial fluid that lubricate those spaces between a joint and other bodily tissue such as muscles and ligaments. One of these bursae is the bursa of the greater trochanter, which is found at the top of the femur, which connects...
What type of therapy is needed for Basal Joint Osteoarthritis?
Basal joint arthritis is the wearing away of cartilage in the joint base of your thumb. Basal joint arthritis is also known as thumb arthritis. If there is not enough cushioning cartilage, the joints in your hand will become rough and will grind over each other when...