“Prehabilitation” Before Orthopedic Surgery?

February 27, 2023 “Prehabilitation” Before Orthopedic Surgery? By Clint Soppe, M.D. When it comes to recovery after orthopedic injury or surgery, most people are familiar with the term “rehabilitation.” Rehabilitation usually refers to the time and activity where a patient actively engages (typically with a physical therapist) in retraining and restoring the body to properly…

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Orthobiologics: Separating Fact from Fiction

  Orthobiologics: Separating Fact from Fiction By: Steve H. Yoon, M.D. The terms “Orthobiologics” or “Regenerative Medicine” refer to the emerging approach within the field of orthopedic and sports medicine, which focuses on the use of cellular biology to encourage the healing of acute and chronic orthopedic injuries. The goal of Orthobiologics is to use…

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Breakthrough Technology Can Help Heal ACL Injuries

February 25, 2022 Breakthrough Technology Can Help Heal ACL Injuries        By: Natasha Trentacosta, MD Approximately 400,000 ACL injuries occur in the United States each year. Historically, orthopedic surgeons have had limited options in treating a torn ACL. With ACL reconstruction using today’s standard of care, the surgeon completely removes the remaining damaged ACL and…