Considering joint replacement surgery? Dr. Donald Hohman and Dr. J. Conner Ryan share key insights on what to know before making your decision.…

Is knee pain affecting your general well-being and keeping you from leading an active lifestyle? Below, you’ll find some general information and frequently asked questions regarding knee pain and available treatment options:…

Find out which approach suits you best and what to expect post-surgery for a pain-free, quality-enhanced life.…

Technology is moving at a breathtaking speed in many areas of medicine – and surgical procedures are no exception. Thanks to recent advances, robotic surgery is becoming available in almost all the specialties of medicine. Data shows this technology is safe and effective compared with traditional surgical approaches. If you’re considering surgery -- including gynecological procedures, joint replacement surgery or prostate surgery -- your doctor may recommend a robotic-assisted surgery. Here’s what you need to know about this emerging medical technology.…

Discover the advancements in knee replacement surgery, providing effective remedies for chronic osteoarthritis and joint stiffness. Learn about the differences between partial and total knee replacement, as well as the advantages of each procedure.…

If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from knee pain due to arthritis or an injury, and conservative treatments haven’t provided relief [1], you may want to consider robotic assisted knee replacement surgery, an advanced surgical technology offered at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery. Here’s what you need to know about this advanced knee surgery technology, one of a few key orthopedic solutions for knee pain.…

Knee pain is a common problem that can be caused by many things including sports injuries, arthritis, or obesity, which may lead to osteoarthritis - a degenerative form of arthritis. Knee pain is typically treated with activity modification, painkillers and other non-surgical treatment options like physical therapy. In certain cases, however, when the pain is too severe or non-surgical treatments fail to deliver the desired results, total knee replacement surgery may be considered. If you or a loved one has been facing severe knee pain and are considering knee replacement surgeon in Plano, this blog post is for you. Learn about the pre-op care methods, the procedure of surgery, risks involved, and what to expect after the surgery.…

Planning for minimally invasive knee replacement surgery? Read this to find out everything you need to know about pre-operative care, what happens during the procedure and post-operative care.…

For several years, joint replacements have been the most common elective surgeries in the United States. It appears those numbers will continue to grow. At a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) it was reported that the average age for hip replacements is getting younger, and the number of men getting these new joints is increasing. The AAOS says that the most common total joint replacement procedures in the United States are total knee replacements (about 700,000 a year) and total hip replacements (about 400,000 a year) and "the advances over time have been remarkable." In many cases the total joint replacement procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, with patients returning home on the same day of surgery.…

If you are experiencing joint pain, it is important for you to discuss this with your doctor. A careful history and physical examination including X-rays of the affected joints are the main ways your doctor can help you make an accurate diagnosis. If the cause of your pain stems from osteoarthritis, treatment depends on how far the disease has progressed and how bad and how long your joints have been hurting.…