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Maintaining Joint Health
You shouldn't wait until you're injured to worry about your joints! Dr. Gibson discusses how you can keep your joints healthy, prevent joint deterioration, and avoid orthopaedic injury as you age.
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Surgery
Considering a hip replacement? Dr. Carter takes you behind the scenes at Mary Immaculate Hospital to explain the benefits of a procedure known as the "Jiffy Hip," a minimally disruptive surgery performed on a specialized Hana Table.
Dr. Gibson explains how orthopaedic surgeons are using anterior approach hip replacement surgery to get joint replacement patients better results and quicker recoveries.
Spine Surgery Options
Dr. Kerner explains how spine surgeries can alleviate neurologic dysfunction.
Distinguishing between a spinal fusion and a cervical disc replacement can be confusing. Luckily, Dr. Carlson is here to discuss the difference between these two spine surgeries.
Evaluating and Treating Back Pain
"When should I visit a doctor for my back pain?" Some upper and lower back pains are the result of muscle soreness and strain, others may be indications of serious injury or disorder. Dr. Kerner, of The Spine Center of Hampton Roads, tells you what back pain symptoms should send you to an orthopaedic specialist.
Treating Shoulder Pain
As more and more individuals get (and stay) active, shoulder pain and injury is becoming increasingly common. Dr. Luciano-Perez, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Virginia Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists, uses the latest treatment options to help relieve shoulder pain and keep patients active.
As an orthopaedic specialist, Dr. Luciano-Perez sees a lot of elbow and back pain as a result of improper grip techniques. Whether you're a construction worker or an avid tennis player, Dr. Luciano-Perez explains how your grip affects your elbow pain as well as latest treatment options available to help treat it.
