Advanced Bone & Joint

Joint Replacement Surgeries

Common Joint Reconstruction Surgeries

Whether through the natural aging process or due to harsh wear-and-tear or injury from playing a sport, our joints can begin to weaken and hurt. The protective cartilage in a joint may be degraded, and the synovial fluid may not be as plentiful anymore – thereby contributing to stiff, achy, and swelling joints in your

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Benefits of getting a joint replacement

If you were recommended to get a joint replacement surgery, you may be wondering if this is a good decision. Typically recommended as a final option for patients with chronic pain brought on by extensive damage to a joint, joint replacement surgery can be the source of long-term pain relief for many. It involves removing

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Joint Reconstruction vs. Joint Replacement

Surviving a car accident or developing debilitating arthritis may leave you with chronic pain and mobility issues. Sometimes, it even takes a while for physical problems to appear after an injury. Joint pain can make the simplest tasks difficult, such as walking, going up and down the stairs – even sitting. The good news is

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Do I Need a Total or Partial Knee Replacement?

Our knees are crucial to our ability to move. Known as a hinge joint, the knee is made up of three compartments: inside (medial), outside (lateral), and in front of (patellofemoral) the knee. It is located between the thighbone (femur) and lower leg bone (tibia). A common knee injury occurs when cartilage protecting the inside

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The Different Types of Joint Replacement Surgeries

The skeletal structure of the human body is made up of many different types of joints, the point where two bones meet. The knee joint is called a “hinge,” as it can bend and straighten. The hip and shoulder joints are “ball-and-socket” where the rounded end of one fits into the hollow of another bone,

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