As we reach the end of 2021, we pulled together our top 10 blogs for you to enjoy!
- A Patient’s Guide to Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Joint replacement surgeons George Aguiar, M.D., and Vignesh Alamanda, M.D., gave a comprehensive guide to outpatient total joint replacement for patients.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms, Causes and Treatments Carpal tunnel syndrome can make using your hands difficult. Tiffany Pan, M.D., gives suggestions.
- Rapid Recovery from Total Knee and Hip Replacements Techniques before, during and after your joint replacement can make recovery take less time, Edward Lambert, D.O., explains.
- Alternative Treatments for Joint Replacement Joint replacement isn’t the only treatment option for arthritis in your joints. S. Brett Whitfield, M.D., FAAOS, discusses other treatments.
- Outpatient Total Joint Replacement: What You Need to Know Thomas J. Klein, M.D., and William P. Petersen, M.D. broke down the details about outpatient total joint replacement.
- Orthopedic Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Why and When Ortho On Call providers Anshua Pal, PA-C, and Paige M.C. McNally, PA-C, break down when you should go to urgent orthopedic care and when you should head to the emergency room.
- Bike Adventure After Spine Surgery Before surgery, spine patient Larry could barely walk 10 minutes without pain. See his story of how surgery helped him!
- Do’s and Don’ts: Knee Braces, Slings and Boots Durable medical equipment like braces, slings and boots can be intimidating after an injury or surgery. This intro will give you the basics!
- Telemedicine Allows At-Home Care While many orthopedic concerns need to be seen in person, telemedicine allows some appointments to be done at home.
- Disc Golf for Beginners Learn about the basic equipment and rules for this active outdoor game — great for getting outside socially distanced!