Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL tears are one of the most treated orthopedic injuries. Although these injuries are seen in both women and men, women are most often the ones who fall prey to this painful injury. The reasoning for this increased frequency of injury comes down to basic anatomy. Women are born with a …

After and orthopedic injury or surgery people are often very focused on physical therapy as a way to get back on their feet as quickly as possible. While this is an obvious and necessary step, many people forget that what they eat can also help them get back to their normal active lifestyle much faster. …

By Fitday “Outdoor hiking has a myriad of benefits for both the body and the mind. Hiking is inexpensive and easy to start, so you can participate no matter how fit you currently are. Most people live within driving distance of wonderful hiking spots and discovering these places is a good way of getting to …

By Tina Pashley “It is no secret that an active lifestyle and proper nutrition can help you lead a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life. A well-balanced diet of nutritious foods combined with regular physical activity can decrease your risk of developing certain chronic illnesses and can prevent many diseases. Regular exercise not only prevents …

Drs McAllister, Fuchs, and Stickney are continuing to study the impact of the SwiftPath® Method for outpatient joint replacement. The early results of this work has been accepted for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons in November and at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in March of 2016.

Congress is now considering a bill that would give Medicare beneficiaries access to the advanced surgical techniques, improved outcomes, and decreased pain that are seen when joint replacements are done in outpatient facilities. H.R. 1453 is a bill being sponsored by Devin Nunes (R-CA) and John Larson (D-CT) that would ensure that Medicare patients would have access to the high level of care, personal touch, and cost savings that is available in ASCs. Congressman Nunes and Larson have asked Dr. McAllister to brief Congress on the results of over 300 joint replacements done using MIS techniques and a rapid rehabilitation.

Getting people “back in the game” faster. More than ever, hip and knee replacement patients need outcomes that reduce pain, reduce the need for narcotics, and speed recovery. Where traditional methods relied on large incisions, heavy doses of narcotics, and months of difficult postoperative therapy. New minimally invasive techniques have advanced joint replacement surgery, now …

ProOrtho continues to lead in the research and development of musculoskeletal care. Our doctors treat patients not only with high quality medical techniques but also respect and compassion to provide a safe and comfortable environment that promotes a smooth recovery to return to active and healthy lifestyles.

Millions of Americans suffer from joint-related issues like arthritis, a condition in which one or more of the joints are inflamed. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects that 67 million American adults will be living with arthritis by the year 2030. On the flip side, many people without arthritis continue to …

More Teen Athletes Undergoing Tommy John Elbow Surgery   Most Tommy John surgeries to fix elbows torn in sports-related injuries are being performed on teenagers, especially baseball pitchers, and the numbers are rising every year, a new study reports. Tommy John surgery fixes a torn ulnar collateral ligament, or UCL. The UCL is located on …