Category: Total Joint Replacement
Doctor, when can I return to driving after surgery?
Doctor, when can I return to driving after surgery? By Dr. Joseph McCormick, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph McCormick is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He is seeing patients at our Appleton orthopedic office, located in Ascension NE Wisconsin – St. Elizabeth [...]
When is it time for a joint replacement?
When is it time for a joint replacement? by Dr. James Grace (recently retired) Over the years, total joint replacements have grown in popularity due to technological advancements, high success rates, the baby boomer population getting older, younger individuals [...]
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery: An Overview
By Dr. Walker Flannery, Orthopedic Surgeon The hip joint is the biggest joint in the body. It can also cause some of the biggest problems and pain in the body. Your hips are the center of movement. They allow for [...]
Eric’s I’m Back Story
When most people think of the game “corn hole,” sometimes called bean bag toss, thoughts of summer, friends, cookouts, and yard games come to mind. But when you experience nearly unbearable pain stepping into a throw or picking up the [...]
Total Knee Replacement and the ACL
Is the ACL necessary for a successful total knee arthroplasty (replacement)? Recently, due to advertising, there has been considerable discussion about keeping the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in total knee arthroplasty (replacement). The item being advertised is a tibial (lower [...]
