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A Knee replacement Patient Testimonial for Dr. Harris
A patient’s journey through Total Knee Arthroplasty with Dr. Harris. One thing I noticed right away after both procedures, especially the first, was the change it made in me mentally and emotionally as well as physically. What I discovered as I recovered was that my mind felt sharper and I had fewer moody periods. I think I had been using more brain power than I realized just trying to mentally block out the pain. Now that space was available in my brain for other things. I felt free-er.
A shoulder replacement Patient Testimonial for Dr. Marx
After the surgery, there was absolutely no pain. There’s no limit to what I can do.
What Implant Is Best for a knee replacement?
We asked Dr. Broome what his favorite knee implant is to use for knee replacement surgery — read along to find out which one he chooses and why!
Is Crossfit Safe?
As athletes seek to incorporate something new and challenging into their fitness regimen, Crossfit often appeals to them. Many of them wonder: Is Crossfit safe?
The Importance of Treating the Patient & Not the X-ray
When choosing the right specialist to treat your hip, knee, or shoulder injury or condition, you must find someone who won't just treat the X-ray but instead will determine the root cause of your condition and then take the right steps to help you heal and regain full function and mobility.
When Should I Consider Rotator Cuff Surgery?
If you have injured your rotator cuff, it probably resulted from either sustaining injury or wearing down over time.
3 Signs of A Rotator Cuff Injury
Some injuries can be mild and heal on their own, while others such as a shoulder, or rotator cuff injury, require immediate treatment and assistance.
The Most Common Shoulder Injury
The rotator cuff is actually a pretty complex structure made up of four muscles for tendons that wrap around the shoulder and allow you to move your arm around in space in a pain-free manner.
Life After A Knee Replacement
One thing I liked about the Dr. Harris approach, he was actually the first Surgeon in San Antonio to do minimal invasive surgery.
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.
Crushing Hip Replacement Misconceptions With Dr. Harris
If hip pain has compromised your daily living activities like getting a full night’s rest and all other treatment options have failed, hip replacement surgery might be your ticket a pain free life. Due to the misconceptions surrounding hip replacements, Dr. Harris, MD, FAAOS discusses and crushes the ideas that prevent people with severe hip pain from seeking surgery.
Dr. Harris’ Patient Testimonial
I am so grateful to Dr. Harris because he's given me the opportunity to live this life. I missed a lot of things that I would have loved to have done because I couldn't. I was literally in pain all the time even when lying down and sleeping. I couldn't sleep because if I were lying down, it hurt. If I was sitting, it hurt. If I walked, it hurt. If I stood, it hurt.
A Knee Replacement Patient Testimonial for Dr. Broome
To be honest with you, I truly believe I'm better now than I was before the surgery. I truly do.
When to See a Sports Medicine Physician
At SAOS we specialize in an array of orthopedic services that go beyond the average sports injury. You can also visit our orthopedic office if you are simply looking to improve your performance or prevent future sports’ injuries.