by blog-user | Dec 8, 2019 | Hip & Knee, Orthopedic Surgery
A multitude of different reasons can cause knee pain. As you age, arthritis can develop that causes pain and discomfort in your knees. In addition to that, your knee pain could be the result of a minor or major injury or from activities that are more strenuous than...
by blog-user | Aug 30, 2019 | Hip & Knee, Rehabilitation
Knee pain should not be overlooked. The moment you experience knee pain, it is suggested that you observe it for a couple of days. If the pain doesn’t subside or if it gets worse over time, you should contact a knee specialist right away to have it treated. There are...
by OCPBC | Jan 19, 2019 | Hip & Knee
What is patellar tendinitis Best known as jumper’s knee, patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon that connects the patella to the shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of the thigh and gives you the ability to extend your knee to...
by OCPBC | Jun 4, 2018 | Hip & Knee, Orthopedic Care, Orthopedic Surgery
Total Joint Replacement Surgery Total joint replacement is surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a new device called a prosthesis. Some of the most commonly performed joint replacements are hip and knee...
by OCPBC | Apr 6, 2018 | Hip & Knee, Orthopedic Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Training smarter, not harder for ACL injury prevention. Injury to the ACL, which stands for anterior cruciate ligament, is the most common knee injury among athletes. And it’s a story that’s all too familiar. An athlete suddenly tears their ACL, and their promising...
by OCPBC | Sep 9, 2016 | Hip & Knee, Orthopedic Care, Orthopedic Surgery
What is Total Joint Replacement? Total joint replacement, or TJR, is an orthopedic surgical procedure typically performed in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. During the procedure, a patient’s damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the joint and replaced...
