by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Feb 10, 2023 | Hip Care, Joint Replacement, Knee Care
After having an implant surgery, you will need to be careful about how you move the extremity, particularly for the first few months after the surgery. At the end of your recovery time, when you return to your previous baseline activity level, it is important to be...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Sep 29, 2022 | Hand & Wrist Care, Knee Care, Shoulder Care
A prosthetic device or prosthesis is a device that helps to replace, correct or support a body part or function of a body part that was either lost through trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. As of 2005, nearly 2 million people in the United States were living...
by Hardayal Singh, MD | Sep 15, 2022 | Joint Replacement, Knee Care
Thanks to the recent technological advancements in the field of orthopedic surgery, numerous patients have benefited from modern techniques, equipment, type of implants, etc. However, orthopedic surgeons hear many misconceptions about knee joint replacement procedures...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Sep 1, 2022 | Hip Care, Joint Replacement, Knee Care
The ketogenic diet or “Keto Diet” is a low-carb, high-protein, and high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the low-carb and Atkins diets. The objective of the keto diet is to enter a new metabolic state called ketosis. After eating a few carbs but high...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | May 6, 2022 | Knee Care
What is Viscosupplementation? Viscosupplementation is a gel-like substance that is injected into the knee joint, which acts like a lubricant to your joints and decreases your joint pain and increases the function of your joint. Generally, these viscosupplementation...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Nov 28, 2021 | Hip Care, Knee Care
Hip or knee pain is often caused by an over-use injury from a repetitive motion, which leads to wear and tear of cartilage causing arthritis. Surprisingly, even a less strenuous activity like gardening can cause pain. The most common cause of pain in the hip and knee...
