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.

Midsection Of Woman Suffering From Knee Pain At Home

Knee Arthroscopy: Purpose of Knee Arthroscopy

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

physical therapist checking a patient's knee for pain

Knee Arthroscopy: Long-Term Care

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Physical therapist holding and checking patient's leg

Knee Arthroscopy: Recovery

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Knee arthroscopy operating room

Knee Arthroscopy: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Explore Orthopedic Surgery

All Post-Operative Recovery

Surgical nurse wheeling patient to surgery in hospital

Knee Arthroscopy: How to Prepare

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Photo of a woman in a hospital preparing for surgery.

Herniated Disc Surgery: What to Expect on Surgery Day

By Brett Sears, PT

Photo of a surgeon pointing to a lumbar spine model.

Herniated Disc Surgery: How to Prepare

By Brett Sears, PT

Nurse holding spine model against the patients backs. Clinic interior

Kyphoplasty: Long-Term Care

By Mark Gurarie

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Kyphoplasty: Recovery

By Mark Gurarie

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Overview

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

elderly couple walking in park.

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Long-Term Care

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Man in physical therapy pointing to his low back.

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Recovery

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

doctors in operating room.

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Health insurance claim form application for medicare coverage and medical treatment for patient admitted in hospital ward

Spinal Stenosis Surgery: How to Prepare

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Senior man discussing X-ray with doctor.

Purpose of Spinal Stenosis Surgery

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Doctor looking chest x-ray

Kyphoplasty: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

By Mark Gurarie

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Kyphoplasty: How to Prepare

By Mark Gurarie

Lumbal spine - stock photo

Kyphoplasty: Purpose of Kyphoplasty

By Mark Gurarie

Tenex Health TX system

Tenex Procedure: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Physician discusses back pain with patient, possible herniated disc surgery

Discectomy: Purpose of Herniated Disc Surgery

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

surgeon prepares for herniated disc surgery

Herniated Disc Surgery: Overview

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Runner checks for ACL problems

ACL Surgery: Long-Term Care

By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN

Preparing for ACL surgery, doctor checks patient's knee

ACL Surgery: How to Prepare

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Person with knee pain may have torn ACL and need ACL surgery

Surgery: Purpose of ACL Surgery

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Doctor welcomes woman checking in for hip replacement surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery: How to Prepare

By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN

Surgeon reaching for a scalpel

Allograft vs. Autograft Tissue: Which Is Better?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

$clavicle fracture$

Clavicle Fracture Treatment: When Is Surgery Necessary?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Woman doctor looking at neck x-rays.

Anterior Cervical Discectomy: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

A doctor evaluating patient's knee joint

What Is Needle Arthroscopy for Knee Pain?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Salespeople in the OR During Joint Replacement Surgery

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

knee acl surgery

Using Donor ACL vs. Your Own Tissue

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

3-D Printing in Orthopedic Surgery

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

surgeons performing surgery

Why Operating Rooms Are So Cold

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Surgeon working

Surgical Debridement to Remove Unhealthy Tissue

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

A metal orthopedic implant

Allergy to Metal Orthopedic Implants

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

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What to Pack for the Hospital for Surgery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Peyton Manning underwent neck surgery in 2011.

Peyton Manning's Neck Fusion Surgery

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

Patient explaining shoulder pain to doctor

Orthopedic Statistics and Demographics

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Measuring for implant during orthopedic surgery

How to Find the Right Orthopedic Surgeon

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

How to Choose the Right Doctor for Your Surgery

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

A runner stretching in a sunny field

Knee Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, Tendons, and Ligaments

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

blood transfusion

Donating Your Own Blood Before Surgery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

doctor and surgeon in discussion over spine model in clinic

Cervical Fusion Neck Surgery for Treating Pain

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

Hip replacement, illustration

Orthopedic Implant Manufacturers and Supply Companies

Fact checked by James Lacy

$hip fracture plate$

Orthopedic Surgery for Removing Hardware

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

Shoulder bones and muscles

Anatomy of the Human Shoulder Joint

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

Female runner on track, low section

Parts of the Lower Extremity of the Body

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

How to Prevent Surgical Infections

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Photo of a surgeon measuring for a hip implant during surgery

Orthopedic Surgery: Surgical Treatment of Bone and Joint Problems

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

An elderly man talking to his doctor

An Overview of Ollier Disease

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Photo of PT examining a woman's knee.

Physical Therapy Exercise Program After Microfracture Surgery

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Man in physical therapy

What to Expect From PT After Total Shoulder Replacement

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Photo of a doctor examining a foot.

Exercise Program for Lisfranc Fracture

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Elderly woman being helped in bed.

Exercises to Improve Bed Mobility

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

young physical therapist helping a male client

Physical Therapy After a Total Knee Replacement

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Photo of PT working with a man's knee.

Patella Lateral Release Surgery Rehab Protocol

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Photo of an athlete doing a box jump.

Physical Therapy Protocol After ACL Surgery

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

Woman hopping on road

Single Leg Hop Test to Determine Your Return to Sports

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

woman on stationary bike with physical therapist giving advice

Physical Therapy After Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

Photo of a man with an amputation talking to a doctor.

Residual Limb After Amputation

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

older woman visiting female doctor

Joint Replacement Coach to Help Someone Through Surgery

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Hip prosthesis,x-ray

Exercises and Activities to Avoid After Hip Replacement

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

Woman suffering from shoulder pain

Post Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

an older couple riding bicycles

Cycling With a Knee Replacement

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Photo of a man with an amputation talking to a doctor.

Desentization Exercises After Limb Amputation

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Use prone hanging to increase knee extension range of motion.

Get Full Knee Extension With the Prone Hang Exercise

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

a woman performing back bridge stretching exercise

Gluteal Sets for Strong Hips

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Woman suffering from shoulder pain, France

Isometric Shoulder Exercises

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Woman walking with a walker

Knee Replacement Surgery: Recovery

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

Physiotherapist Helping Patient While Exercising

Rehabilitate Your ACL With These Exercises

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Knee brace on patient after ACL surgery

ACL Surgery: Recovery

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD

A man and woman using training in a field using isometrics.

Isometric Exercise in Physical Therapy

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Straight Leg Raise with Full Resistance

Straight Leg Raising Exercises After Knee Surgery

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

You may encounter a physical therapist after your total hip replacement.

Physical Therapy After Total Hip Replacement

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

Physical therapist working on knee

Week-by-Week Rehab Protocol for Total Knee Replacement

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

rotator cuff rehab

Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

A woman in physical therapy

Post-Operative Exercises After Hip Replacement

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD