ACL Injuries by the Numbers
Dr. Mitch Robinson Discusses 10 statistics about ACL injuries and upcoming trends in care ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries in sports medicine. Dr. Mitch Robinson, an orthopedic sports medicine physician, provides insight on some key statistics about ACL injuries to help patients understand the associated risks, factors, … read more
The Evolution of Joint Replacement: A Doctor’s Perspective
Joint replacement procedures like hip and knee replacements have undergone significant advancements in recent decades to improve longevity, reduce pain, and enhance surgical precision. We sat down with experienced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Thomas to learn about the major ways this field has progressed during his career. Improved Materials and Longevity One of the biggest … read more
Debunking Joint Replacement Myths: Insights from Dr. Shapiro
Joint pain can be a significant challenge in daily life, leading many individuals to consider joint replacement. However, in this age of misinformation, there are several commons myths that discourage people from a procedure that could save them from decades of pain. Joint replacement expert, Dr. Joshua Shapiro, sheds light on several myths that often … read more
Durable, Nickel-free knee replacement option comes to Panorama
Dr. Lammens explains the benefits of the Legion Total Knee Replacement System Starting this year, Panorama is able to offer patients a new nickel-free knee replacement option for patients: The Legion Total Knee System. Don’t be fooled – the Legion knee has delivered quality performance for decades and Dr. Peter Lammens, total joint replacement and … read more
Complex Joint Revision: What is it and who needs one
Sometimes referred to as revision arthroplasty, revision joint replacement is sometimes necessary when a joint replacement implant wears out, causes pain, becomes unstable, gets deeply infected, or starts to fail. Complex joint revisions are thankfully uncommon and require a skilled surgeon to properly perform. Revision joint replacement surgery is complex and requires meticulous skill and … read more