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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!
Knee Health on the Field: Orthopedic Insights into Turf vs Grass Impacts
Explore the differences between artificial turf and natural grass fields with insights from Dr. Marx, our Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon, and their impact on knee health. This guide delves into the pros and cons of each playing surface, their effects on knee ligament integrity, and offers expert advice on injury prevention. Whether you're an athlete or an active individual, learn how to make informed decisions to optimize your orthopedic health on any playing surface.
Understanding Sprains vs. Broken Bones: Key Differences
Injuries such as sprains and broken bones are not just common; they can be complex puzzles. How do you tell a sprain from a broken bone? Why does it matter? These questions are more than academic; they are crucial to the right treatment and quick recovery. Join our Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. Marx to answer these hard-hitting questions!
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.
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…!
Knee Replacement Testimonial
A Total Knee Replacement patient runs in a marathon!