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
Mako: Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
At Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, our goal is to offer our patients the best—and that means staying on top of the newest advances and offering patients options. In 1940 the first joint replacement was performed and now, over 70 years later, there is a new tool in joint replacement, the Mako robotic arm—now offered … read more
The Rise of Pickleball Injuries & How to Avoid Them
An interview with Sports Medicine Surgeon, Dr. James Johnson The Journal of Emergency Medicine published a study in 2019, stating that pickleball injuries were rapidly on the rise, reporting an estimated 19,000 pickleball injuries per year. We interviewed Dr. James Johnson, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon at Panorama, to explore why there’s been such a significant … read more
3 Ways to Keep Your Back Healthy & Pain-free at Home
Knowledge is power. Watch these three videos to learn more about how to keep your back healthy and pain-free at home! Watch a demo on how to lift properly to keep from straining your back, and find out why exercise is an important ingredient in keeping your back healthy. We talk about what you can … read more
Understand Neck Pain Symptoms & Common Diagnoses
Do you experience tingling or burning sensations in one or more of your arms or wrists? Is it sometimes challenging to button your clothes or hold coins in your hand? Do you feel numbness or shooting pains in a leg or even experience trouble walking? You may be surprised to learn that any one of … read more