Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgeries are used to correct a number of issues with the bones, muscles, and ligaments. Educate yourself about your upcoming procedure and recovery time so you know what to expect.

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All Post-Operative Recovery
operating room
Why Are Salespeople in the OR During Your Joint Replacement Surgery?
Female doctor discusses a medical diagnosis with patient
Using Donor ACL vs. Your Own Tissue
surgeons performing surgery
Find out the Reason Why Operating Rooms Are So Cold
Surgeon working
This Surgical Procedure is Used to Remove Unhealthy Tissue from the Body
A metal orthopedic implant
Can You Be Allergic to Your Metal Artificial Joint Replacement?
Senior couple packing for a trip together - stock photo
21 Essentials to Pack on Your Surgery Day
Patient explaining shoulder pain to doctor
Information About Statistics and Numbers in Orthopedic Surgery
Measuring for implant during orthopedic surgery
Finding a Qualified Orthopedic Surgeon for Your Treatment
A runner stretching in a sunny field
Anatomy of the Knee
blood transfusion
Should You Donate Your Own Blood Before Elective Surgery?
Hip replacement, illustration
Do You Know Who Made Your Joint Implant?
hip fracture plate
Hardware Removal: The Most Difficult Orthopedic Surgery
Shoulder bones and muscles
Everything You Need to Know About Your Shoulder Joint
Female runner on track, low section
Parts of the Lower Extremity of the Body
infection
Surgical Infections Can Be Easily Prevented
Photo of a surgeon measuring for a hip implant during surgery
Orthopedic Surgery for the Treatment of Bone and Joint Problems
An elderly man talking to his doctor
The Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment of Ollier Disease
Photo of PT examining a woman's knee.
PT Exercises After Microfracture Surgery
Man in physical therapy
What to Expect From PT After Total Shoulder Replacement
Photo of a doctor examining a foot.
Get Started on Your Lisfranc Fracture Rehab With These PT Exercises
Elderly woman being helped in bed.
Improve Bed Mobility With This Exercise Program
young physical therapist helping a male client
Different Types of Physical Therapy Can Help After Knee Replacement
Photo of PT working with a man's knee.
Physical Therapy After Patella Lateral Release Surgery
Photo of an athlete doing a box jump.
Week by Week ACL Rehab Protocol
Woman hopping on road
The Hop Test Can Determine Safe Return to Sports After Injury
woman on stationary bike with physical therapist giving advice
Physical Therapy Options After Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
Hip prosthesis,x-ray
Exercises and Activities to Avoid After Hip Replacement
Woman suffering from shoulder pain
Get Your Shoulder Rehab Started With the Right Exercises
an older couple riding bicycles
Find out How Soon You Can Start Cycling Again With a Knee Replacement
Photo of a man with an amputation talking to a doctor.
Desentization Exercises After Limb Amputation
Use prone hanging to increase knee extension range of motion.
Improve Your Knee Extension ROM After Surgery With This Exercise
a woman performing back bridge stretching exercise
Doing the Glute Set in Physical Therapy to Keep Your Hips Strong
Woman suffering from shoulder pain, France
Isometric Shoulder Exercises to Jump Start Your Rotator Cuff Rehab
Physiotherapist Helping Patient While Exercising
What Exercises Help With ACL Rehabilitation?
A man and woman using training in a field using isometrics.
Isometric Exercise in Physical Therapy
Straight Leg Raise with Full Resistance
Safely Progress Your SLR Exercise After Injury or Surgery
You may encounter a physical therapist after your total hip replacement.
Where Can You Do Physical Therapy After Total Hip Replacement?
Physical therapist working on knee
A Total Knee Replacement Rehab Protocol Can Help With Healing
rotator cuff rehab
What to Expect in Rehab After Rotator Cuff Surgery
A woman in physical therapy
Physical Therapy Exercises After Your Hip Replacement