by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Mar 15, 2023 | orthopedic blog
So, you just found out that you need hip replacement surgery. First thing’s first—plan ahead! There are several things you should take into consideration when choosing the best time to have surgery: weather, work, insurance, and holidays/vacation. Weather There are...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Mar 10, 2023 | orthopedic blog
Hip replacement surgery is a fairly common procedure. In fact, more than 450,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the United States, and this number continues to climb as our population gets older.1 The hip is classified as a ball-and-socket joint that...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Jan 18, 2023 | orthopedic blog
Having orthopedic surgery is no walk in the park (no pun intended). That’s why many people keep putting it off. It’s not really the surgery itself that they’re afraid of. It’s the recovery process. And honestly, some orthopedic surgeries are harder than others to...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Jan 18, 2023 | Knee Replacement
You’ve just had knee replacement surgery, and you’re tired of hanging out in the passenger seat every time you need to go somewhere. Sure, it’s nice having someone chauffeur you around sometimes, but it’s also nice not having to rely on friends, family, or public...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Jan 12, 2023 | orthopedic blog
Classified as a highly specialized field in the medical world, reconstructive orthopedic surgery involves the surgical reconstruction of the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other related structures.1 Reconstructive orthopedic surgeons...
