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What’s New in Shoulder Replacements: Pyrocarbon Hemiarthroplasty for Younger Patients

What’s New in Shoulder Replacements: Pyrocarbon Hemiarthroplasty for Younger Patients

Orthopedic Procedures, Shoulder

Written by Thomas F. Burke, MD When you’re young, active, and facing shoulder pain from arthritis, you want a treatment that helps you keep moving—and lasts for years. Historically, shoulder replacements in young people have been avoided. Young people are active and...
Cortisone Injection Alternatives: A Guide to PRP Therapy

Cortisone Injection Alternatives: A Guide to PRP Therapy

Regenerative Medicine, Orthopedic Procedures, Pain Management

Cortisone injections have long been a mainstay in orthopedic treatment, providing effective relief for various conditions. However, concerns about potential side effects and long-term efficacy have led many to explore cortisone injection alternatives, one of which...
Key Questions Before Undergoing Knee Replacement

Key Questions Before Undergoing Knee Replacement

Joint Replacement, Knee, Orthopedic Procedures

Key Questions Before Undergoing Knee Replacement All blogs reviewed by Physicians for accuracy. Contact Us Making the decision to undergo knee replacement surgery can be a big one, and it’s important for patients to have all the information they need to make an...

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