Overview of In-Office Hand Surgery with Local Anesthesia

Introducing WALANT WALANT is Wide Awake Local Anesthesia, No Tourniquet and describes the way we’re able to do surgeries in… Read More

How to Stay Active with Arthritis

Arthritis affects all of us. Ninety-one million Americans are affected by arthritis, mostly osteoarthritis. Forty-five percent of people have a… Read More

Shoulder Arthritis Overview and Treatment Options

Anatomy of the Shoulder and Cause of Shoulder Arthritis The normal shoulder comprises of the ball and socket joint, where… Read More

OrthoVirginia Wytheville Office Moves to Wytheville Community Hospital Campus

WYTHEVILLE, Va., June 3, 2024 – OrthoVirginia is pleased to announce the move of its Wytheville office to a new… Read More

A Patient’s Guide to Common Knee Injuries and Treatments

Meniscal Injuries Meniscal Anatomy Meniscal injuries are common in all age groups. You have a meniscus on the inside of… Read More

Hip and Knee Replacement in 2024: Technologies and Techniques to Speed Your Recovery

It’s 2024. We’re in a technologically driven world where everything we do has been touched and affected by technology and… Read More

You’re in Good Hands: A Specialist’s Guide to Common Hand Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common compression neuropathy, is caused by compression… Read More

Hip Impingement and Labral Tears: What Patients Need to Know

When we see patients in clinic, we figure out where their pain is coming from. One cause of hip pain… Read More

Everything You Need to Know About a Shoulder Replacement

What is shoulder arthritis? Shoulder arthritis is the loss of cartilage lining of the ball in the ball and socket… Read More

Muscle Strains: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Welcome back to my blog! I’m Larry Benson, MD, CAQSM, from Ortho On Call and OrthoVirginia. Let’s keep discussing common… Read More