Hip Replacement Surgery When the pain from arthritis in the hip becomes constant and lasts for months, when it means you cannot dance or play golf any more, when you are having trouble getting up from a chair or climbing stairs and just walking is a challenge, you need to find a solution. You do not have to continue to be in pain. Your doctor can prescribe medications and exercises. Physical therapy can be helpful. … Click HERE for full article
The Four Compelling Reasons to Consider Knee Replacement Surgery Knee replacement surgery, or knee arthroplasty, has become a standard treatment for severe knee pain and disability. Here are four reasons why someone might opt for this procedure: 1. Severe Pain and Disability: Arthritis Pain: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis can lead to significant knee pain. When conservative treatments like medications, physical therapy, or injections no longer manage the pain effectively, knee replacement can offer … Click HERE for full article
Labral Tears Labral tears can be a source of shoulder pain in anyone, but most often occur in the younger athletic population. They can result from shoulder dislocations or other traumatic pulls to the shoulder, but can also come from degenerative wear. They can also occur from motor vehicle accidents or falls. After an initial evaluation by the orthopedic surgeon and MRI arthrogram may be ordered to visualize a tear if one is present. Sometimes … Click HERE for full article
Impingement syndrome is a type of shoulder pain that results from inflammation in the subacromial area. It can be simply from bursitis or synovitis, but most frequently is from bone spurs under the acromion or the acromioclavicular joint. Read my latest page on Impingement syndrome … Click HERE for full article
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention there are 719,000 INPATIENT total knee replacement surgeries performed every year in the US. While it is not a routine procedure – it has become more common in the past 5-10 years. Dr. Salinsky has performed many successful Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) in the inpatient setting. Now there is a new trend where the procedure can be completed in an Out Patient setting. CLICK HERE TO … Click HERE for full article