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Surgery posts

Patient story: A journey of recovery and healing

Bone & Joint Jul 28, 2021

Lisa Carroll was driving home from a weekend out of town with her daughter. She was just miles away from ...Read More

Knee pain? Reasons to consider knee cartilage restoration

Bone & Joint Sep 30, 2020

If your sore knee is causing you to cut back on favorite activities, you might be a candidate for knee ...Read More

Physical therapy before surgery may reduce recovery time

Bone & Joint Aug 28, 2020

Pre-surgical physical therapy, or prehabilitation, is often needed before orthopedic surgery to better optimize your post-operative recovery. “If we can ...Read More

Physical therapy: What to expect before your first visit

Wellness Dec 11, 2019

People may hear the words ‘physical therapy’ and immediately envision a physical therapist leading someone through exercises after a surgery. ...Read More

Is my incision infected? 3 things to know after surgery

Wellness Nov 8, 2019

After a successful surgery, a surgical infection is one of the biggest concerns your surgeon has. A member of your ...Read More

What to know about robotic chest surgery

Heart Care May 1, 2019

With technology comes incredible advancements, and robotic surgery is a great example of progress in the world of health care. ...Read More

Going under: What you should know about general anesthesia

Wellness Mar 1, 2019

General anesthesia involves using many medications to render you unconscious during a surgery. This makes you unaware of things that ...Read More

Surgically removing a tumor: 4 things you should know

Cancer Care Feb 27, 2019

Unlike other cancer treatments where your doctor tries to shrink a tumor, surgery is the physical act of removing a ...Read More

Rotator cuff surgery: Reconnect to a pain-free shoulder

Bone & Joint Aug 20, 2018

A rotator cuff injury is a real pain. A sudden injury causes sharp, intense pain and weakness. A degenerative injury ...Read More

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