If you’ve experienced a knee injury due to playing a sport, being in an accident, or some other physical trauma, you may be wondering if you’ll need surgery. Injuries and tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can cause serious function issues and discomfort. While a torn ACL can sometimes be treated with ice, pain […]
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A hip labral tear can occur due to issues such as overuse, wear, tear, and even injury. When this happens, the damage to the labrum needs to be repaired. Many serious issues can develop if the issue is left untreated. In this blog, we will explore the various problems that may occur if a hip […]
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Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness, which worsens over time. Pain medications and physical therapy can be options for treating osteoarthritis. However, if these methods are insufficient in reducing pain and improving your range of motion, then some form of joint replacement surgery may be necessary. This blog […]
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As we age, our hips are more susceptible to joint diseases that can damage the cartilage and bone. Deteriorating hip joints can cause problems with walking, turning, bending, and other everyday functions. This blog discusses why hips are essential for everyday movement, when to consider hip replacement surgery, and how hip replacement surgery can improve […]
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As we age, some of us may experience knee issues due to injuries or medical conditions. If the knees are in persistent pain, it can be incredibly difficult to stand, move, or even fall asleep. Today, technological advancements have opened up new possibilities for patients to relieve knee joint pain. This blog discusses the advantages […]
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Many people know that knee replacement surgery can provide life-changing results; however, not as many are aware that physical therapy is essential to fully recover from this procedure. This blog discusses the recovery process for robotic knee replacement and how important physical therapy is for regaining mobility. Preparing for Robotic Knee Replacement We tend to […]
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Hip replacement surgery can be daunting, especially since the hips are essential for many everyday movements. This blog discusses the minimally invasive technique of the direct superior approach and how hip replacement surgery can provide life-changing results. Planning a Hip Replacement Procedure Your hips play an integral role in nearly all physical movements—you use them […]
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Orthopedics This Week • Mon, July 27th, 2015 ProPublica, an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest, created a searchable web app which allows anyone to search the Medicare database for specific hospitals or doctors and then to see their complication rates per CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). Additionally, […]
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Dr. Jason Snibbe has been named one of L.A.’s Top Doctors by Los Angeles Magazine! How the List Came Together With great sprawl comes, among other things, a great deal of choice: You happen to live in a region loaded with cutting-edge medical institutions and highly skilled doctors. But finding those doctors in the sea […]
Read MorePlatelet-rich-plasma is a new treatment option for a variety of injuries and orthopedic conditions. Blood is made of RBC (Red Blood Cells), WBC (White Blood Cells), Plasma, and Platelets. Platelets, which are essential and responsible for blood clotting, have also been found, that when activated in the body, release healing proteins called growth factors. These growth factors […]
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