In facing knee replacement surgery, you should be made aware of all your choices in obtaining the optimal outcome. Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine appreciates that selecting between custom knee replacement and standard implants is an important choice with the potential to affect your mobility, comfort, and quality of life for years to come. Thanks to new technology in surgery, patients…
Strong, healthy bones should be a priority before any issues arise. Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine emphasizes that proactively managing bone health is a lasting investment in your mobility and quality of life. Knowing which supplements to take and exercises to do can help prevent bone density loss and protect skeletal strength into your senior years. Millions of Americans experience bone…
Getting back to peak athletic performance after sports hernia surgery doesn’t have to take months of frustration and setbacks. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we’ve helped countless athletes achieve the fastest recovery from hernia outcomes through evidence-based protocols and cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques. Understanding the optimal sports hernia recovery process can mean the difference between returning to competition in weeks versus…
Shoulder pain is often frustrating and confusing, particularly when attempting to decide whether or not you’re faced with shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tear. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we often see those who are having trouble with shoulder pain diagnosis who are unsure of the extent of their injury. Knowing the differences between the most common types of shoulder…
Age does not have to be the demise of your athletic aspirations. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we realize that over 40 athletes have special needs regarding maintaining optimum performance while coping with joint pain. The good news is that the perfect set of evidence-based joint supplements, coupled with proper healthcare, will enable you to continue pursuing sports well into…
Understanding Runner’s Knee and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Runner’s knee doesn’t matter – it gets everyone from casual weekend runners to serious marathon runners. The most common overuse condition is caused when the cartilage beneath your kneecap (patella) gets irritated, resulting in pain near or behind the kneecap. The condition, technically known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, tends to develop over time…
