Why Do I Need An Orthopedic Surgeon? You can treat many orthopedic conditions at home with rest; sprains and strains aren’t uncommon, especially for people who play sports or live active lifestyles. However, some injuries or orthopedic conditions might ...
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Tips for Maintaining Good Health After Finishing Physical Therapy Sessions. Recovery from an orthopedic injury or orthopedic surgery doesn’t end once you’ve finished your medicine and completed physical therapy. A significant aspect of your full recover...
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Knee replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic surgeries performed today. Most patients experience reduced or eliminated knee pain, increased ability to move and an overall improvement in quality of life.
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What are the different types of knee replacement surgery?
There are two main types:
• total knee replacement, where the entire joint is replaced with artificial surfaces
• partial knee replacement, where only one damaged compartment of the knee is replaced
Total knee repla...
Knee Anatomy
To understand a total knee replacement, also known as total condylar knee arthroplasty, you must be familiar with the structure of the knee, a complex joint that consists of three bones:
• the femur (thighbone)
• the tibia (shinbone)
• the patella (kneecap)
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Knee Anatomy
When the cartilage that cushions the joint degrades or is worn away completely, the bones rub together and become scraped and rough. This causes inflammation known as osteoarthritis, which results in pain and stiffness that make walking and other movement difficul...
How is a total knee replacement performed?
First, the orthopedic surgeon makes an incision (cut) in the knee and moves the patella (kneecap) to the side. If are any bone spurs (small bony growths) are present, as sometimes occurs in osteoarthritis, they will be removed.
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What are knee replacement implants made of?
The selection of knee replacement prosthesis design and materials depends on each individual patient. The main implant components are made of metal – usually titanium or chrome-cobalt alloys. The implants are fixated in place either ...
Exercise is important for helping all body systems function optimally while preventing injury, pain, and deterioration. Exercise therapy may help improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and posture. Exercise therapy may focus on select muscle groups and/or the body as a wh...
Dr. Carroll is now offering anterior approach total hip arthroplasty. This is a new way to implant a hip replacement with minimally invasive techniques that allow for muscle sparing instead of muscle splitting. #hip#hipsurgery#running#orthopedics#movementortho#hippain
Ankle Sprains are a very common injury that can happen to anyone. A major sprain or several minor sprains can lead to permanent ankle instability. Our Orthopedic Urgent Care offers same-day treatment for sprains, strains and more.
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The shoulder moves in more directions and to greater extents than any other joint in your body. However, because it performs so many movements, the shoulder is vulnerable to stress and injury. #crossfit#shoulderinjury#orthopedics#movementortho#shoulderpain
Movement Orthopedics is excited to announce our new location in Lenox, Michigan, is now open! Come see us for all your orthopedic needs - we look forward to serving you!
The NEW Lenox office address is:
Movement Orthopedics
36555 26 Mile Road, Suite #2400
Lenox MI 48048
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Cuts, pressure, stretching, or crush injuries can injure the nerves in the hand. These types of injuries result most frequently from falls, vehicle crashes, and other sources of physical trauma. Burns, freezing temperatures, electrical shock, radiation, and vibration can also ...
Joints that are damaged by injuries, wear and tear from years of use, or diseases such as arthritis can not only be painful they can also impact a person's lifestyle. #arthritis#jointpain#jointreplacement#orthopedics
By using the NAVIO system, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Carroll is able to customize your partial or total knee replacement based on your unique anatomy by creating a 3D representation of your knee's unique shape and profile without needing a CT scan.