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Will I Need Physical Therapy After Surgery?

Will I Need Physical Therapy After Surgery?

04 Sep 2021

Our very specific Southern Approach Physical Therapy (PT) protocol is an important part of the recovery. The goal is to rapidly achieve motion, streng

When Should I Seek Medical Help for Shoulder Pain?

When Should I Seek Medical Help for Shoulder Pain?

04 Sep 2021

You should call us for an appointment if you have a significant injury to your shoulder, with symptoms that last more than a few weeks, or if you lose

What Is Computer-navigated Knee Repair Surgery?

What Is Computer-navigated Knee Repair Surgery?

04 Sep 2021

Computer navigation assists us in performing knee repairs and replacements by providing very precise, real-time guidance information for greater accur

What Is Labral Repair?

What Is Labral Repair?

04 Sep 2021

Labral repair is a surgical procedure done to reverse damage to the labrum, or cartilage, in the shoulder. If a labrum is torn, this can hinder moveme

Who Are The Best Candidates For Knee Replacements?

Who Are The Best Candidates For Knee Replacements?

14 Aug 2021

People who choose to get a knee replacement usually do so because they have chronic pain and or chronic conditions. These patients may have osteoarthr

Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery?

Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery?

04 Sep 2021

The ideal candidate for the Southern Approach, Outpatient, quad muscle sparing knee replacement surgery from the side, is someone who is usually still

Will I Need Physical Therapy After Surgery?04 Sep 2021

Our very specific Southern Approach Physical Therapy (PT) protocol is an important part of the recovery. The goal is to rapidly achieve motion, strength and endurance, at an accelerated pace, before s

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When Should I Seek Medical Help for Shoulder Pain?04 Sep 2021

You should call us for an appointment if you have a significant injury to your shoulder, with symptoms that last more than a few weeks, or if you lose the ability to raise your arm above chest level b

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What Is Computer-navigated Knee Repair Surgery?04 Sep 2021

Computer navigation assists us in performing knee repairs and replacements by providing very precise, real-time guidance information for greater accuracy than traditionally possible. The computer help

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What Is Labral Repair?04 Sep 2021

Labral repair is a surgical procedure done to reverse damage to the labrum, or cartilage, in the shoulder. If a labrum is torn, this can hinder movement in the shoulder and cause a great deal of pain

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Who Are The Best Candidates For Knee Replacements?14 Aug 2021

People who choose to get a knee replacement usually do so because they have chronic pain and or chronic conditions. These patients may have osteoarthritis, which is the most common reason to get a joi

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Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery?04 Sep 2021

The ideal candidate for the Southern Approach, Outpatient, quad muscle sparing knee replacement surgery from the side, is someone who is usually still working, otherwise healthy, and has remained acti

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Will I Need Physical Therapy After Surgery?

Our very specific Southern Approach Physical Therapy (PT) protocol is an important part of the recovery. The goal is to rapidly achieve motion, strength and endurance, at an accelerated pace, before scarring has a chance to form, so it is important t

When Should I Seek Medical Help for Shoulder Pain?

You should call us for an appointment if you have a significant injury to your shoulder, with symptoms that last more than a few weeks, or if you lose the ability to raise your arm above chest level because you may have torn your rotator cuff or labr

What Is Computer-navigated Knee Repair Surgery?

Computer navigation assists us in performing knee repairs and replacements by providing very precise, real-time guidance information for greater accuracy than traditionally possible. The computer helps the surgeon model and perform the planned cuts v

What Is Labral Repair?

Labral repair is a surgical procedure done to reverse damage to the labrum, or cartilage, in the shoulder. If a labrum is torn, this can hinder movement in the shoulder and cause a great deal of pain – this is when labral repair may be necessary. T

Who Are The Best Candidates For Knee Replacements?

People who choose to get a knee replacement usually do so because they have chronic pain and or chronic conditions. These patients may have osteoarthritis, which is the most common reason to get a joint replacement, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traum

Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Knee Replacement Surgery?

The ideal candidate for the Southern Approach, Outpatient, quad muscle sparing knee replacement surgery from the side, is someone who is usually still working, otherwise healthy, and has remained active despite their knee problem. They've had symptom