Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month: Tips for Protecting Your Joints and Bones
October is Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to highlight the vital role of bones and joints in overall health. They serve as the body’s scaffolding, supporting us in every activity, including walking, running, lifting, and sitting. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, is a common health issue that often necessitates hip and […]
Empowering Patients: What You Need to Know About Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
Are you or a loved one facing a cancer diagnosis and considering your treatment options? Understanding the medical procedures available is crucial when navigating this challenging journey. One such procedure that your oncologist may recommend is the sentinel lymph node procedure. This technique is crucial in determining the cancer stage and formulating the most effective […]
Signs You May Need a Total Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement: Warning Signs, Evaluation, and Recovery Total hip replacement (THR) is a surgical procedure that can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with hip pain and limited mobility. As adults age, we may experience some warning signs that indicate the need for an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate the cause of our […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Give Blood
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every 2 seconds1 If you’ve ever donated blood, then you know the incredible feeling that you are helping save lives. If you have never had the opportunity to give blood, here are 10 reasons you should: You can save up to 3 lives! […]
Is Arthritis Causing My Joint Pain?
If you are experiencing joint pain, you may be wondering if it is due to arthritis or possibly something else. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans suffer from some form of arthritis, but don’t jump the gun and diagnose yourself too quickly. 1 Joint pain can be attributed to other health issues besides arthritis. By definition, Arthritis is […]
How Stress Affects Your Health
Did you know that stress affects every system of the body? The musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems are all affected by stress.
5 Reasons You Should Stop Smoking Before Your Surgery
Did you know that just minutes after you quit smoking your body begins to heal? Studies show that moments after your last cigarette blood pressure, among other bodily functions, starts to return to normal.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Cancers of the colon or rectum are often referred to as colorectal cancer. Every year in the United States, nearly 150,000 people are diagnosed with this disease.
Benefits of a Rapid Recovery Joint Program
Total Joint Replacement Surgery has come a long way in recent years. Advances in medical technology have paved the way for shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery.
Modern Advances in Spine Surgery
Just imagine a GPS tracking system specifically used by surgeons to guide them during spinal surgery. This is how far we have come with medical technology today. Our new spine-navigation system is essentially a CT scanner that allows surgeons to see real-time, three-dimensional images during surgery