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The hips are an integral part of your ability to stand and move around. It’s no wonder that it’s a common location for osteoarthritis to set in since your hip is in motion frequently. Not to mention, it’s a weight-bearing joint, which means it takes a lot of pressure on a daily basis. If this…
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a procedure for replacing a damaged knee joint. During a knee replacement surgery, an orthopedic surgeon will use special tools to remove and replace the joints with a prosthetic implant. Knee replacement surgery is a fairly safe procedure, with an approximately 90 percent success rate. Nonetheless,…
You can compare joints to a vehicle’s components – they both wear out over time. While proper care can extend the life of your joints, it doesn’t always prevent issues completely. For instance, your hips may wear out over time, even if you exercise and take care of yourself. When this occurs, it is time…
Having a hip replacement involves the removal of the damaged or diseased portion of the hip joint, and replacing it with a prosthetic hip. This can be done for patients with hip fractures, but it is even more frequently done for patients with hip arthritis. This procedure enables those with hip arthritis to finally enjoy…
If arthritis has caused damage or chronic pain in your knee joint, you would likely benefit from a total knee replacement. This treatment can help to relieve the pain and improve your mobility. The recovery process after knee replacement surgery is a bit lengthy, but most patients say that it is well worth it. Let’s…
Your shoulders are your most movable joints. They allow you to perform overhead movements and contribute to your upper body strength. If your shoulder joint is injured, your range of motion can be significantly limited. An injury to your rotator cuff, the tendons, and muscles that surround the joint, can impact your daily activities, too…
Physical therapists, also referred to as PTs, assist patients of all ages and conditions in improving the functionality of the musculoskeletal system. A few of their main goals include improving movement, managing pain, and preventing injury or reinjury. For this reason, physical therapy is essential for athletes. Let’s take a look at the role physical…
Arthroscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive procedure used to view, diagnose, and treat a wide range of joint problems. It allows surgeons to see inside a joint without making large incisions, meaning there are fewer surgical risks and complications. Also, recovery is often much quicker when compared with traditional surgical methods. Arthroscopic surgery…
Orthopedics and sports medicine might seem like the same thing at first glance. After all, an orthopedic doctor can handle a broken bone or twisted ankle, and so can a sports medicine doctor. So, if you fracture your wrist or sprain your ankle, which one should you visit? The truth is, orthopedics and sports medicine…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery used to view, diagnose, and treat a wide range of problems within the knee joint. It requires very small incisions and is guided by a miniature viewing instrument that displays images on a video monitor and surgical instruments. There is less risk of infection and…
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At Midwest Orthopaedics, our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons treat a wide range of general orthopedic issues, including Joint Replacement Physical Therapy General Orthopedics Sports Medicine Hip Arthroscopy.
