How Robotics is Changing Joint Replacement
In the last decade, we have been introduced to self-driving cars and virtual home assistants; therefore, it should not come as a surprise that robotics has also assumed a role in medicine and healthcare. In orthopedics, robotics has been implemented in total joint replacement procedures with excellent results.
How to Set Yourself Up for Success Following Hip Surgery
Hip surgery can greatly improve quality of life by alleviating hip pain and restoring function. Typically, surgery is recommended when non-surgical options do not provide enough relief of symptoms. Here’s how to set yourself up for success following hip surgery:
Hip bursitis is one of the primary causes of hip pain. It occurs when one or more of the fluid-filled sacs (called bursa), which act as cushions between the soft tissues and bones, become irritated and inflamed. Hip bursitis may be caused by sports injuries, repetitive hip movements, poor posture, or complications after surgery.
Top 5 Warm-Up Exercises to Teach Your Kids
Provided by: Dr. Benjamin Domb, M.D., Founder, Medical Director & Orthopedic Surgeon at The American Hip Institute & Orthopedic Specialists, special to SportsMD
The Benefits of Robotics in Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures. The use of robotics during this procedure further improves the success rate by taking the accuracy and precision of the surgery to new heights. Some of the benefits of robotics in hip replacement surgery include:
The Hips Don’t Lie: How You Can Unlock the Power of Your Hips to Help Your Fitness This New Year!
Don’t forget about your hips when creating your New Year workout plan! Stretching your hips and strengthening the surrounding muscles can improve mobility, increase functional strength, and enhance athletic performance, allowing you to get the most out of your workouts.
12 Stretches to Help Avoid Hip Injuries
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, marathon runner, yogi, or weekend warrior, you know about the most important pre- and post- workout routine: stretching. For active individuals of any age, injuries can be a common occurrence, but they’re not inevitable.
Hip Arthroscopy & Regenerative Medicine Are Not Just for Athletes
You are probably aware of many elite athletes that have been able bounce back from a debilitating hip injury and return to competitive sports with the help of hip arthroscopy and regenerative medicine treatments. The good news is that these innovative treatments aren’t just for athletes.
Are You a Candidate for Outpatient Hip Preservation Surgery?
The outpatient hip preservation surgery technique developed at the American Hip Institute aims to restore hip function to preinjury levels. The procedure can allow you to return to your active lifestyle, whether it’s sports at the highest level or routine activities that bring you joy. Additionally, the procedure may help delay or prevent the development of arthritis.
Contact us to schedule an appointment
with our specialists today.
Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy
Did you know that many Olympic and major league teams use laser therapy as a crucial pain management and rehabilitation tool? Both elite athletes and weekend warriors can suffer from nagging aches and pains due to sports injuries, exercise and ath...
Trauma to the hip, chronic overuse or anatomical abnormalities can all cause hip labral tears. Fortunately, procedures like labral debridement can address this condition and allow you to return to your sport, occupation or daily activities.
What To Do for a Pulled Groin Muscle
A groin strain is not considered a severe injury, but it can cause pain and loss of muscle strength to the person who sustained it. In this blog, we cover what you can do for a pulled groin muscle.
