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
You just got finished running 13.1 miles. You love running…this is your 10th half marathon. However, at mile 12, you feel a pain on the inside of your knee…a tight pinching kind of pain. You finish out your run, go home, elevate, compress and ice your knee as well as take an aspirin to help subside the pain and inflammation in your slightly swollen knee. Of course, you’re thinking, “I’ll be alright by tomorrow.” Tomorrow … Click HERE for full article
The importance of maintaining mobility as we age As we age, there is a possibility of some kind break down in our orthopedic functions. The loss of lean muscle mass and bone mass can be the biggest enemies that impair one’s mobility. One of the biggest goals of adults is to remain healthy and functional. Degenerative joint diseases is widespread, and it predominantly affects older people. This disease affects both men and women, with … Click HERE for full article
Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Total Knee Arthroplasty) is performed 600,000 times a year. As the American population ages, this number is expected to exceed 6 million by 2030. Note: Click HERE to read and interesting article on The Full Impact of Knee Replacement The procedure is typically done inpatient at the hospital. With advances in surgical technology, there is currently a shift to the outpatient setting for the appropriate surgical candidate. Dr. Salinsky performed his … Click HERE for full article
Mid 50s patient with severe arthritis. His only passion is riding horses and working cattle. He was back on a horse with in five weeks. And now one year later he’s been in several horse shows and racking up ribbons and trophies. Contact the Center for Bone and Joint Disease to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. Call (727) 697-2200 … Click HERE for full article