NAVIO – New Robotic Assisted Orthopedic Surgical System
Join Dr. Chadwick Hampton, Orthopedic Surgeon on the medical staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, on Thursday, March 19 from 6–7 p.m. for an informative seminar on the newest advancement in orthopedic care at our hospital. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the FIRST hospital in Florida to utilize the NAVIO robotic-assisted orthopedic surgical …
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When to Consider Knee Replacement
If someone has severe arthritis and conservative measures no longer help, knee replacement surgery is often the best option for permanent pain relief and restored mobility. Major advances over the past decade have revolutionized the way we perform the surgery, and nobody should live with unrelenting pain. More than 700,000 knee replacements are performed in …
Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
Increasing numbers of younger people are opting for knee replacement, unwilling to take arthritis pain sitting down. Surgical advances such as computer-assisted surgery have made it a viable option for people in their 40s and 50s. The main concern in younger individuals is that the implant will wear out. Although a knee replacement can last 20 years or …
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Partial Knee Replacement
Knee pain is a very common problem. If your knee has been bothering you for a while or keeping you from activities you enjoy, the new year is a good time to take action. I encourage you to resolve to get the right diagnosis; resolve to take action to relieve the painresolve to live life to …
Knee Pain
Knee pain is a very common problem. If your knee has been bothering you for a while or keeping you from activities you enjoy, the new year is a good time to take action. I encourage you to resolve to get the right diagnosis; resolve to take action to relieve the painresolve to live life to …
Hip Pain
Many people experience hip pain from time to time, especially if they lead an active lifestyle. A good deal of walking and hiking while on vacation or rushing to finish chores over the holidays can lead to a sore hip. People experience pain from overdoing it. Known as an “overuse injury,” it results from repetitive …
Top Myths about Arthritis: Knowing the Facts Can Help You Manage it Better
Arthritis is a painful condition that can make activities of daily living difficult, if not impossible.Osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, affects millions of Americans and is caused by wear and tear on a joint.Itoften affects the knee or the hip. Misconceptions about arthritis are prevalent, but knowing the facts can help people …
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Arthritis “Treatments” to Avoid
Advertisements for treatments claiming to cure or slow down arthritis can be found on the Internet, on television and in print ads. They include drinks, certain supplements and rubs. Most are a a waste of money. The ads target people in pain who want to avoid surgery. The problem is, the longer people wait, the …