Did you know that you have 206 bones in your body? Bones make up the skeletal system, which gives the body structure, much like the wood and bricks of your home. Structural damage, whether to your home or to your bones, is a serious condition.
Nutrition is essential to positive surgical outcomes. However, 2 of every 3 major surgery patients are malnourished prior to surgery. Maximizing your health before and after surgery can help maximize your surgical outcome.
“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” – Rogers Hornsby
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, total knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in all of medicine. In fact, over 600,000 knee replacements are performed every year in the U.S.
Winter brings colder weather and fun activities, but can present unique circumstances when participating in sports or other outdoor recreation. Slippery ice, snow, or just the cold temperatures can surprisingly result in a wide range of orthopedic injuries from minor sprains and strains to more serious fractures of the hip, knee, or shoulder.
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