Knee Arthroplasty

April 4, 2022

Knee Arthroplasty A very nice study printed in Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research, February 2022, by Anders Odgaard, et al., from Denmark presented a multi-center randomized controlled trial in 100 patients comparing patellofemoral arthroplasty, i.e., changing the covering on the patella and the opposing surface on the end of the…

Small Joint Denervation

February 4, 2022

Small Joint Denervation In years gone by, joint fusion- bonding bones together to eliminate painful motion- was the only way to treat advanced arthritis.  In the late 1960s, joint replacement as we know it today became a reasonable option.  Based on extensive anatomic research, denervation, or removal of nerves going…

Post-surgery Breakfast

July 1, 2021

The Perfect Post-Surgery Breakfast Despite your quicker-than-normal recovery, you still deserve a nice post-surgery breakfast. We recommend this scrambled egg breakfast from Gordon Ramsey. Have your spouse, significant other, family, or friend make breakfast for you in bed the day after your surgery, and enjoy your speedy recovery!

Contributing Causes to the Development of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

May 17, 2021

Contributing Causes to the Development of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome The cause of cubital tunnel syndrome has long been debated.  Really the only proven cause is prolonged elbow flexion for hours at a time, sleeping with one’s hands up by her face, particularly sleeping prone, or traumatic with scarring and possible anatomic…

Platelet-Rich Plasma for Rotator Cuff Disease: Has it come of time?

April 5, 2021