If you’ve had joint replacement surgery and you’re planning a trip, you may wonder how your prosthetic implant could affect airport security. If you’re taking a plane to your destination, leave yourself a little extra time to get through the ... View More...
If you’re having knee replacement surgery this winter, you may have concerns about falling. With all the ice and snow here in northern Utah — and with you a little unsteady on your feet — you have a right to be worried about taking a tum ... View More...
Research shows that MAKOplasty™ hip replacement is more accurate than conventional procedures for total hip arthroplasty. And when completed by a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon, robotic-assisted joint replacement seldom requires revision surge ... View More...
Revision knee replacement surgery is not often necessary, as most arthroplasty surgeries are successful. However, as with any surgical procedure, complications can occur, resulting in a failed knee replacement. Treatment typically requires a sur ... View More...
In the weeks after total knee replacement surgery — also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) — you will likely be eager to get back behind the wheel. After all, no one really likes relying on friends, family members or public transportatio ... View More...
We are pleased to announce the availability of the recently released upgraded software for the Robotic Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty. MAKOplasty total hip replacement application is designed to support the surgeon’s ability to more accurately ali ... View More...
Today, surgery is no longer the only option for treating joint pain. With a variety of non- or minimally invasive treatment options available, orthopedic doctors and pain management specialists can better help patients who suffer from osteoarthritis ... View More...
Bone spurs, or oseophytes, are bony outgrowths that protrude along the edges of bones. Oseophytes can develop anywhere in the body, though many form in joints or near areas where ligaments or tendons attach to the bone. Often, the extra bone goes com ... View More...
Hip replacement surgery has come a long way over the years. The procedure is now less invasive, which shortens recovery time, and the implants are made of new materials that work better and last longer. Hip Replacement Surgery Could Help You Advances ... View More...
For many, back pain is an unavoidable part of life. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, 8 of every 10 adults experiences back pain during their lives. For some, the discomfort or stiffness can be irritating, but it is manageable. ... View More...