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In and Out: Everything You Need To Know About Ambulatory Orthopedic Surgery

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When you think about orthopedic surgery, chances are you picture a hospital: long wait times, restless hospital nights, confusing discharge processes, and a general sense of overwhelm. Not long ago, even routine procedures required an overnight...
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The Ultimate Guide To Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery

20 min read
Artificial disc replacement surgery can offer relief, but what should you expect? Learn the procedure basics, recovery timeline, and potential benefits from top surgeons.
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From Sideline to Success: Alfred’s Comeback After a Knee Fracture

6 min read
How a Knee Fracture Almost Stopped Alfred—and How He Got Moving Again Alfred (Al) is not your average guy. He’s a professor, punk rock singer, gym owner, and endurance enthusiast training for a cross-country run. But...
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Total Knee Replacement

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How is it replaced? A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure used to replace the ends of the bones that form your knee joint that have become damaged from osteoarthritis. Because your entire knee joint...
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Lumbar Spine Fusion

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How is it performed? A lumbar spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to fuse two or more vertebrae together to create a stable unit to limit movement of painful, damaged vertebrae. Because your lumbar spine...
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Low Back Pain

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What is Low Back Pain? How is it diagnosed? What is Low Back Pain? Low back pain is one of the most common problems resulting in more disability than any other condition. Almost everyone will experience...
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Knee Osteoarthritis

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What is Knee Osteoarthritis? How is it diagnosed? What is Knee Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), also called degenerative joint disease (DJD), is the most common type of arthritis, a condition that translates to “joint inflammation.” Because osteoarthritis...
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Rotator Cuff Tear

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What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? How is it diagnosed? What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? A rotator cuff tear is a tear or rip in one or more of the tendons of the four rotator...
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Rotator Cuff Repair

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How is it repaired? A rotator cuff repair is performed through a minimally invasive surgical procedure called a shoulder arthroscopy where small surgical tools will be inserted into the shoulder to reattach the torn tendon(s) back...
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The Importance of Rehab

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Importance of Rehab Rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction is crucial for proper recovery to return to everyday activities, sports, and exercise without pain or limitations. While an ACL reconstruction creates a new ACL to support your knee,...
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ACL Rehab Video Phase 0 – Prehab

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Description Before Surgery Strap, Towel, Chair, Wall Flexion greater than 120 degrees,, full knee extension, minimal swelling, minimal pain, normal gait pattern.
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Preparing for Surgery

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How to prepare for surgery Preoperative Testing Before your knee arthroscopy, you will need pre-operative clearance from a healthcare provider, oftentimes from your primary care provider (PCP), to make sure that it is safe and that...
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Preparing for Recovery

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Postoperative Infection – what to look for While your skin will be sterilized and you will be given antibiotics during your knee arthroscopy, any type of surgery increases the risk of developing an infection when exposing...
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Surgery Instructions

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Surgery Instructions Before your knee arthroscopy, you should stop eating 8-12 hours before your surgery to prevent having an interaction with the anesthesia. If you take any medications, you may also need to stop taking certain...
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ACL Rehab Phase 1 – Post Operative Phase

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Weeks 1-2 Strap, Towel, Stepbox or a step, Wall, Bed or table to lie on Managing swelling, restoring range of motion, activate quads and hamstrings, knee cap mobilization improvement. Full knee extension and range of motion,...
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ACL Rehab Phase 2A – Early Rehab Phase

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Weeks 2-6 Strap, Band, Physio Ball, Chair, Stepbox or a step Start using stationary bike, muscle activation, full knee extension, full knee flection, completely independent in all functional activities – transfers, getting up and down from...
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ACL Rehab Phase 2b Mid-Late Rehab Phase

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Weeks 6-7 Band, Physio Ball, Medium Kettle Bells or Dumbells, Wall, Stepbox or a step, Slider (paper plate or rag works) Full knee extension, full knee flexion, improve strength, stability, balance, and muscle endurance.
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ACL Rehab Phase 3 – Strengthening & Control

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Weeks 7-12 Band, Medium Kettle Bells or Dumbells, Stepbox or a step, Ladder Increase intensity and improve endurance. Start to challenge yourself and incorporate weight into exercises.
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ACL Rehab Phase 4 – Advanced Training Phase

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Week 13-16 Band, Medium Kettle Bells or Dumbells, Stepbox or a step Changing direction and preparing for return to sport.
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ACL Rehab Phase 5 – Return to Sport Prep

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Week 17-24 Band, Cones, Medium Kettle Bells or Dumbells Playing with pace, incorporate super sets and compound sets to help build endurance
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ACL Rehab Phase 6 – Monitored Return to Sport

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Month 6+ Cones Increase the speed, build endurance and work on changing directions.
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Preparing for your initial consultation

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Things to do prior to your appointment What will happen during the consultation
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Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) for Neck Pain

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Learn about anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery, a procedure that removes damaged discs in your neck to relieve nerve pain and pressure. Discover how ACDF works, what to expect during recovery, and whether this...
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