The knee is one of the largest joint in the body. It is one of the few joints in the body that allows for a wide range of motion, up to 150 degrees. The knee depends on a complex system of muscles, tendons, bones, cartilages, and ligaments to perform these functions....
What Type Of Therapy Is Needed After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair? The recovery process from an orthopedic procedure known as arthroscopic bankart repair often necessitates a period of physical therapy. The Plano Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, which serves...
Appropriate physical therapy is essential to a full recovery from ACL reconstruction. Loss of motion is the most common complication of this surgery and the most common reason some patients develop arthritis. However, loss of motion is usually preventable with the use...
Managing patients thru COVID-19 and maintaining a clear plan when selecting & understanding ACL Reconstruction surgery is vital for a successful outcome! What is ACL Reconstruction? ACL reconstruction is a type of knee surgery that repairs your anterior cruciate...
Physically active people might experience a wide array of injuries. In many instances, a tear in a component of the shoulder joint known as the labrum is a quite common pain-inducing problem that precipitates individuals to seek help from an orthopedic specialist....
Injuring or tearing your rotator cuff can be debilitating and negatively impact the quality of your life. You may find yourself less able to do the things you used to. There is a specialized surgical procedure that can help. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair may be the...
If you have recently undergone total hip replacement surgery to alleviate pain, improve mobility, or both, you are not alone. According to a study published by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, an estimated 300,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed...
Total Hip Replacement: A Clear Overview A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure. Any diseased bone and cartilage within the hip area will be replaced with an artificial material. It is known as a prosthetic implant or hip prosthesis. If you are trying to...
Avascular necrosis of the hip, or osteonecrosis of the hip is a condition where the blood supply to the head of the thighbone is cut off. The head of the thighbone, or femur looks like a ball and fits into a socket in the pelvis. Bone is living tissue and needs a...
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a condition in which the cartilage in the hip joints deteriorates. This causes sometimes severe pain and stiffness. Treatments range from pain medication and lifestyle changes to surgical intervention depending on the severity of the...