Dr. Jenica Ortega: The Heart Behind Wholebody by Commons Clinic
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At Commons Clinic, we’ve built our reputation around specialty care that restores movement and function—from orthopedic surgery to advanced spine care. But your health isn’t isolated to bones, joints, and muscles—and neither is the way we...
The Ultimate Guide To Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery
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Artificial disc replacement surgery can offer relief, but what should you expect? Learn the procedure basics, recovery timeline, and potential benefits from top surgeons.
From Sideline to Success: Alfred’s Comeback After a Knee Fracture
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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...
What are knee joint injuries? How are they diagnosed? What are knee joint injuries? Knee joint injuries result from damage to the structures within your knee joint, which include the cartilage, menisci, ligaments, and synovium (inner...
Learn all about PCL reconstructions and surgery recovery timeline. How is it repaired? A PCL reconstruction is a surgical procedure used to reconstruct a torn PCL. Repairing a torn PCL by surgically attaching the torn ends...
How is it performed? A cervical 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 cervical spine...
What is a Meniscus Tear? How is it diagnosed? What is a Meniscus Tear? A meniscus tear is a tear or rip in either of the two menisci of your knee, C-shaped portions of toughened cartilage...
What is a PCL Tear? How is it diagnosed? What is a PCL Tear? A PCL tear is a tear or rip in the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), one of the major ligaments of the knee,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Description Before Surgery Strap, Towel, Chair, Wall Flexion greater than 120 degrees,, full knee extension, minimal swelling, minimal pain, normal gait pattern.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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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