The knee consists of three “compartments.”1. There is the medial compartment on the inside of the knee 2. The lateral compartment on the outside of the knee 3. The compartment under the kneecap
Read Full ArticleMost medications are safe to take prior to and up to the day of surgery. However, there are a selective few medications that due to medical, bleeding, or infection concerns should be stopped prior to surgery.
Read Full ArticlePatients who are at low risk for developing blood clots are typically placed on aspirin 325mg once daily for 6 weeks post op. Patients with bleeding risks may be placed on baby aspirin (81mg) instead. Patients at higher risk for blood clots may be placed on more aggressive blood thinners such as Plavix, Coumadin, Xeralto, or Eliquis for varying lengths of time.
Read Full ArticleThe ankle is made up of two bones, the tibia (shin bone) and fibula (the bone on the outside/lateral aspect). The tibia ends with two bony prominences, the medial (inside) malleolus and the posterior (in the back) malleolus.
Read Full Article“Anterior” is a medical term used to describe a location on the body more towards the front. The incision is in the area near your front pants pocket. A tradition posterior approach has an incision near your back pants pocket.
Read Full ArticleA computer is used to improve implant positioning compared to traditional methods in an attempt to reduce complications. Robots and computers offer levels of precision and accuracy far beyond the natural capabilities of any surgeon. Recently, there has been an increasing trend towards incorpo-rating robots and computers in surgery.
Read Full ArticleThe elbow joint is made up of three bones, the radius and ulna (forearm bones) and the humerus (upper arm bone). Any of these three bones can be broken and most require surgery to regain any function of the elbow. These bones work in synergy with a complex set of ligaments and tendons to form the elbow “hinge” joint that allows for forearm rotation.
Read Full ArticleThe femur (thigh bone) at the level of the hip is made up of 4 different parts: the head, neck, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter. Fractures can occur anywhere within these 4 regions. Typically, isolated greater trochanteric fractures can be treated non-operatively.
Read Full ArticleIt is a common misconception that the human knee functions as a simple hinge joint, with straight up and down flexion and extension. In reality the motion of the knee is much more complex, with six degrees of motion (not just the two of a hinge). As the knee bends and straightens, it also rotates internally and externally and slides front to back.
Read Full ArticleThe knee joint is made up of three bones. The femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone) and the patella (kneecap). These three bones work together with a complex group of ligaments to form the knee joint. Fractures of the knee are very common and typically require surgical stabilization.
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