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Partial Knee Replacement Recovery: A Timeline

According to an estimate, up to 30% of Americans are believed to develop knee osteoarthritis over the course of their lifetime. The good news is a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical techniques are available to address the knee pain and disability that accompany knee arthritis. Partial knee replacement is one of the most common

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7 Questions to Ask Your Shoulder Replacement Surgeon

If you have shoulder arthritis or an irreparable rotator cuff tear that is not getting better with conservative measures, shoulder replacement surgery is the option your shoulder surgeon may recommend for you. Shoulder replacement surgery is highly successful at restoring shoulder motion, strength, and function. However, before agreeing to the surgery, you should be well

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Tips for Choosing the Best Joint Replacement Surgeon

If you have a joint condition, like arthritis, or a joint injury that has limited your daily activities and is not responding to nonsurgical treatments, joint replacement surgery is the option that you may want to consider to reclaim your mobility. Joint replacement surgery is a surgical procedure in which a joint replacement surgeon replaces

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Questions to Ask a Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgeon Before the Procedure

If you have had a previous failed shoulder replacement surgery, have rotator cuff repair that can’t be repaired, or have chronic arthritis, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Reverse shoulder replacement is a complex procedure, which is why getting one entails forethought and due diligence. To make a well-informed decision about the

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How Interventional Pain Management Can Relieve Symptoms

Pain, whether mild or severe, can interrupt daily life. It can make it tough to concentrate at work, enjoy time with family and friends, or get a good night’s sleep. It can also make regular tasks feel impossible. You don’t have to force yourself to tough it out, especially if you are experiencing chronic pain.

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