Total Hip Replacement- Direct Lateral versus Direct Anterior Approach
Total Hip Replacement- Direct Lateral versus Direct Anterior Approach When it comes to total hip replacement (THR) surgical approaches, particularly the direct anterior approach (DA) and the direct lateral approach, orthopedic surgeons often weigh various factors in their decision-making process. These factors can include surgeon preference, patient anatomy, and the specific goals of the surgery. […]
Total Knee Replacement versus a Partial Knee Replacement
At Acumen Health we offer Total Knee Replacements and Partial Knee Replacements (also know as an Oxford Knee Replacement) A partial knee replacement (also known as unicompartmental knee replacement) and a total knee replacement are two different surgical procedures used to address knee joint arthritis. Here are the key differences between the two: Extent of […]
Total Joint Replacement and Recovery
Total Joint Replacement and RecoveryA Total Hip Replacement (THA) and/or Total Knee Replacement (TKA) involves the removal of the affected ball and socket joint, with a new joint inserted to replace the old one. Maintaining strength and functionality before surgery is crucial, and understanding the recovery process afterward is equally important. Rehabilitation post-total joint replacement, […]
Minor Injury Clinic
Has a weekend trip to the mountains, a bike ride in the river valley, a sporting event, or perhaps even a bad fall left you injured? Injuries are never convenient and almost always unexpected. They are often associated with pain, loss of motion, and associated with high levels of stress and anxiety at the thought […]