August 2021

Clicking After a Total Knee Replacement: Is this Normal?

Clicking After A Total Knee Replacement Is This Normal

Many patients post-total knee replacement will experience clicking or popping in the knee. This is typically a normal part of the healing process and should not be cause for alarm.  The clicking may happen when you bend and straighten your knee, but it may also occur without any movement at all and are just standing […]

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What to Avoid Before a Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery

What to Avoid Before Shoulder Replacement

The pain in your shoulder has reached an all-time, excruciating high. You’ve tried cortisone injections, physical therapy, and even stopped doing all the things you love to avoid pain and suffering.  Sound familiar? If so, you’ve probably already scheduled your total shoulder replacement. Before heading into the operation room, there are a few things you

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Can a Total Knee Replacement Fix Being Bow-Legged?

Can A Total Knee Replacement Fix Being Bow-Legged

One of the most common questions that bow-legged people have is whether they will be able to fix their bow-legs through a total knee replacement. Being bow-legged affects more people than one might think and can lead to medial knee arthritis. This article reviews bow-leggedness and if a total knee replacement can fix it. What

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Can a Total Knee Replacement Cause Neuropathy?

Can A Total Knee Replacement Cause Neuropathy - A Helpful Guide

A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces the end of your femur with an artificial joint and removes the damaged cartilage between it. It’s one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. When people have total knee replacements, they may experience pain in their feet and legs as

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When is the Best Time of Year for a Total Shoulder Replacement?

When is the best time of year for a total shoulder replacement?

Has a grinding sensation in your shoulder brought your daily life to a screeching halt? Whether your shoulder pain stems from a severe fracture or, more commonly, arthritis, a total shoulder replacement might be your best course of action. If you and your doctor have exhausted all other treatment options, chances are a total shoulder

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