by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Sep 19, 2023 | Health Tips
Anterior hip replacement is an increasingly popular surgical approach to achieving total hip replacement. Anterior hip replacement is a procedure that removes damaged joints in the hip and substitutes them with new, artificial parts which mimic the function of the...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Aug 25, 2023 | Health Tips, Knee Replacement
Arthritis is a condition which describes inflammation in the joints. Arthritis is often associated with feelings of pain, swelling, and stiffness. While arthritis can occur in any joint in the body, most often, arthritis will occur in the knee. Why Does Arthritis...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Jun 25, 2023 | Health Tips
Orthopedic conditions are issues that affect the musculoskeletal system, which include complications affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. These injuries can result in pain or swelling and often make everyday activities difficult to...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Aug 16, 2022 | Health Tips
CTS is a common illness that causes tingling, numbness, and discomfort in the hand and forearm. Carpal tunnel syndrome develops when the tunnel at the base of the hand becomes constricted or when the synovial membrane that covers the flexor tendons swells and presses...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Aug 12, 2022 | Health Tips, orthopedic blog
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy are two of the most promising and successful treatments for various medical issues. Although there are many similarities between the two procedures, you should be aware of some significant differences if you consider...
by Great Lakes Orthopaedics | Apr 1, 2022 | Health Tips
Shoulder injuries can be painful and wildly inconvenient, especially for athletes. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the question we get asked most often after shoulder injuries is how long they will take to recover. Because they require adequate recovery time, getting...
