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Medical Advancements in Hip & Knee Replacement
Experience the future of joint replacement at San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists. Discover groundbreaking advancements in hip and knee surgery, including longer-lasting implants, revolutionary pain management techniques, and image-guided precision. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life. Learn more about how these innovations can benefit you.
Advanced Joint Replacement Techniques: Tissue-Sparing Surgery Explained
San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists offers tissue-sparing joint replacement, a revolutionary technique pioneered by our own Dr. Harris. This minimally disruptive approach leads to faster recovery, reduced pain, and potentially better long-term outcomes. Click to learn more and see if tissue-sparing surgery is right for you.
Joint Replacement Recovery: 3 Types of Physical TherAPy
Undergoing joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve your mobility, but recovery requires physical therapy. San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists offers personalized plans with outpatient, home health, and inpatient rehab options to fit your needs. Our goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy through a tailored program that rebuilds strength and flexibility.
What Not to Do After Joint Replacement surgery
Regaining mobility after joint replacement surgery is fantastic, but proper care is key! Our guide explains what not to do to protect your new joint. Learn why high-impact activities are off-limits, discover the best low-impact exercises for recovery, and find out why following your doctor's recovery plan is crucial. Ensure a smooth recovery and get back to enjoying life with these essential post-surgery tips!
Hip Replacement Recovery: A Detailed Timeline
Chronic hip pain slowing you down? Hip replacement surgery can be a path back to an active life. This guide simplifies your recovery journey - timeline, pain management, and expert tips. Read it and get ready to move again!
Let’s Talk Joint Replacement – A Q&A With Dr. Broome
Dr. Broome emphasizes the 'trifecta of joint replacements,' highlighting the importance of a surgeon's experience, advanced pain management techniques, and the choice of a specialized surgical facility. His approach at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists focuses on less invasive surgical methods and opioid-sparing pain protocols, ensuring a quicker and more comfortable recovery for patients.
Does Your Hospital have Advanced Certification For Joint Replacement?
We are now partnering with the South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital to obtain for the hospital, a certification for advanced total joint programs.
Who Are All The People In The OR?
When you make it to surgery, you might notice that there are a number of different people in the operating room apart from just a surgeon.
The Importance Of Good Nutrition
It is important to provide your body with all the nutrients and vitamins it needs to work its best on a day to day basis.
Dr. Broome’s Take On A Patient Looking For A Second Opinion
Dr. Broome believes a patient needs to know the right questions to ask during a consultation, and sometimes those don't really come to mind until you walk out of the door of a doctor’s office. This is one of the reasons why Dr. Broome encourages second opinions.
Dr. Broome DIVES INTO: TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENTS
In a total hip replacement, we remove the ball to insert metal and plastic to make up for bone and cartilage loss. These parts are artificial, but serve the same function as our own. There are no nerves in the metal or plastic so the pain associated with the rubbing of ‘bone on bone’ in the joint is relieved.
Straight from DR. Harris: total HIP REPLACEMENT 101
In a total hip replacement, we remove the ball to insert metal and plastic to make up for bone and cartilage loss. These parts are artificial, but serve the same function as our own. There are no nerves in the metal or plastic so the pain associated with the rubbing of ‘bone on bone’ in the joint is relieved.
Complete Hip Replacement Testimonial
One top notch doctor complete hip replacement May 7th 2014 and then on July 4th 2014 see Jim ride…!