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A Patient’s Guide to Outpatient Total Joint Replacement

George Aguiar, M.D., and Vignesh Alamanda, M.D. share the advantages of outpatient hip and knee replacement, plus a Q&A from a patient who had the procedure.

Alternative Treatments for Joint Replacement

Dr. Brett Whitfield discusses alternative treatment options for osteoarthritis.

Dos and Don’ts: Knee Braces, Slings, and Boots

Kris Paley, durable medical equipment equipment services manager, explains how to use knee braces, slings and boots properly and gives tips for first-time users.

by Kris Paley

Total Joint Replacement Without a Hospital

Outpatient joint replacement surgery may be an option for patients who will be getting knee, hip or shoulder replacements.

Introducing the Cori Surgical System for Knee Replacements

Dr. Bart Eastwood describes the new Cori Surigcal System for knee replacements, now available to be used by OrthoVirginia physicians.

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Kneecap Dislocations

The kneecap or patella is kind of a ‘floating’ bone at the front of our knees. It’s an important structure… Read More

Makoplasty Robotic Surgery for Hip and Knee Replacements

OrthoVirginia surgeon Dr. Cyrus Kump gives information about Makoplasty robotic surgery for hip replacements and knee replacements.

Meniscus Tears and Treatment

Dr. R. Brick Campbell talks about all things related to meniscus tears and treatments. He talks about the basic anatomy of the meniscus, lists out different symptoms of a tear and gives some of the treatment options.

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Meniscus Tears: Why Are Some Repaired and Others Excised?

Dr. Anthony Avery gives information about different types of meniscal tears.

Outpatient Total Joint Replacement: What You Need to Know

Dr. William Petersen and Dr. Thomas Klein give an overview of outpatient total joint replacement for knees and hips.