When Should You Consider Knee Replacement? Understanding Symptoms, Recovery, and Treatment Options
Knee pain can gradually make everyday activities more difficult, from walking and climbing stairs to exercising or simply staying active. But a knee replacement is not the only option for knee pain relief. Many patients begin with nonsurgical treatment options such as physical therapy, injection therapy, medication, or activity modification. These treatments can often help reduce knee pain and improve movement. At Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, our orthopedic joint […]
Feeling New Without a New Joint
Bone, joint, and muscle specialists devote their practices to helping patients who experience joint problems. They have a comprehensive understanding of how your joints work and what causes joint pain, and they can provide a precise diagnosis as well as the treatment options best suited for your unique needs. Our providers will always pursue the […]
How to Get Back in Action With Your New Knee
How long do patients need to wait before returning to their lifestyles? Every patient is different, and recovery times will vary. When the surgery is complete and the patient has returned home, they must commit to an extensive rehabilitation regimen. Over the course of six to eight weeks, the patient will progress from small movements, […]
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Faster, Easier Way to Keep Moving
Your hips and knees can take on a lot of damage throughout your life, leading to degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Joint replacement is often the recommended solution for the pain and limited mobility associated with these conditions. Traditionally, joint replacement is performed as an inpatient procedure that often requires one to two nights recovering in […]
Athletes and Meniscus Tears: The Need-to-Know Basics
Athletes put significant stress on their knees, especially in sports that involve sudden turning, jumping, or contact. Meniscus tears are a common knee injury, affecting the cartilage that cushions and stabilizes the knee joint. Understanding the symptoms and treatment options can help you get the right care and return to activity safely. Understanding Meniscus Tears […]
ACL Injuries Can Take a Toll on Female Athletes
It’s a trend happening on playing fields and basketball courts at an alarming rate: a young girl jumps or pivots and collapses in excruciating pain. In fact, teenage girls sustain serious knee injuries, like ACL tears, at much higher rates than boys playing the same sports. The environmental, hormonal, and biomechanical differences between males and […]
Tips for Avoiding ACL Tears
One of the most common knee injuries among athletes is a torn ACL. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of four major ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint. The fibrous bands attach bone to bone and help to limit excessive movement of the knee joint, preventing hyperextension. ACL injuries tend to be common […]