NEWS FROM THE DESK OF . . . CHRIS NAUM, CEO Online Use Amongst Senior Citizens on the Rise Healthcare information via the internet continues to increase on a daily basis, but for seniors it has become their main media. U.S. online adults 55 years and older – the heaviest users of offline media – …
FROM THE DESK OF… Kim Santolla, Patient Accounts Supervisor As Supervisor of Patient Accounts for Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, Inc., I am often asked various questions regarding our billing process. Statements are sent to our patients on a billing cycle of 28 days when no activity occurs on the account. A patient may receive interim …
Most people, when they first hear “Pilates”, think “hardcore” workout and that only “fit people” can do it. Well, that is not true. People of all ages and all abilities can benefit from Pilates. Pilates is a form of exercise that was developed back in the early to mid-1900 by Joseph Pilates. It can be …
Why is Heat Used for Sports Injuries? Heat can reduce muscle spasm, improve joint stiffness, and make soft tissue more limber. Heat can be used to help loosen tight muscles and joints during a warm-up period. Examples include: moist hot packs to tight leg muscles that are going to be stretched before running, or to …
From The Desk of … Shari Herschenhorn, P.T. Sleeping is an important component of our daily living. As we sleep an average of four battle. Make sure you adhere to your physician’s protocol in regards to proper postural positions when sleeping, especially with our surgical patients. Using pillows appropriately and adjusting your pillows can be …
The medial meniscus and lateral meniscus are specialized structures within the knee. These crescent-shaped shock absorbers between the tibia and femur have an important role in the function and health of the knee. Once thought to be of little use, the menisci (plural) were routinely removed when torn. Now we know that the menisci contribute …
Eric T. Shapiro, MD and Brandon J. Luskin, MD of Orthopaedic Surgery Associates discuss sports related orthopaedic surgery and carpal tunnel release in this recent television interview. To learn more about Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, please contact our office.
I have picked this topic to discuss because as we are located in one of the prime retirement areas of the country, and despite the relative youthfulness of our senior citizens here and their high level of activity, increasing in years does increase the risk of osteoporosis and of fractures, particularly hip fractures. The greater …
A recent article in The New England Journal of Medicine called knee arthroscopy “needless surgery”. This report is, by no means, the whole story, and; in fact, will keep many patients from getting this helpful procedure. A candidate for arthroscopic surgery is a patient with acute injury with a meniscal cartilage tear or a patient …
Recently, I have been bombarded by questions from patients regarding the “new minimally invasive surgery”. Patients have brought in articles from various newspapers and magazines regarding the new surgical procedure. The new surgical procedure is being hyped by some as a revolutionary procedure which provides the patient with minimal pain, a shorter hospitalization, and better …
IS MINIMALLY INVASIVE HIP SURGERY NEW? ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT DONE IT BEFORE. Read More »
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