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Hip Arthroscopy: Who is a Good Candidate?
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Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that has revolutionized how some complex problems that develop in certain joints are treated, including the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow and wrist.
Caring for Patients Who Don’t Heal Optimally After Treatment for Hip Fractures
The strategies for treatment and prognosis often are very different. Fortunately, most people who break hips and are treated surgically do well. However, this isn’t the case for everyone and there are a variety of reasons for poor outcomes.
Arthroscopic Techniques to Stimulate the Production of Joint Fibrocartilage
In the third blog focusing on biologic strategies to preserve, “heal” or encourage the growth of new joint cartilage, I will describe three arthroscopic techniques that deliberately cause bleeding to stimulate the development of fibrocartilage to form and cover an exposed, arthritic area in the joint.
Common Causes of Chronic Knee Pain: Are Your Knees At Risk?
If you have ever cancelled a tennis match or golf game because…