by Amelia Boyd | Sep 3, 2019 | Orthopedics
Orthopedic surgery can fix many skeletal ailments. If you are a candidate for this type of operation, you will be prepped extensively before you are admitted to the hospital or surgical center. You also will be closely monitored in the minutes and hours following your...
by Amelia Boyd | Aug 21, 2017 | Orthopedics
Many innovative types of approaches are being used by orthopedic specialists today. One of these types of innovations includes nerve conduction and electromyogram (EMG) studies. These studies are performed to check the functioning of a nerve. In order to perform the...
by Amelia Boyd | Oct 26, 2016 | Orthopedics
Many patients fear seeing an orthopedic surgeon due to worry about pain or the need for surgery. You may be worried that your surgeon will tell you that you cannot return to your sport or favorite exercise or be worried about recovery. No matter your reason, you...
by Amelia Boyd | Aug 22, 2016 | Orthopedics
Platelet-rich plasma is also known as PRP. Platelets in the blood help with clotting and are rich in proteins that are important in the healing process. Plasma has more platelets than are normally found in someone's blood. Once the plasma is removed from the blood...