OIWK Blog
5 Ways to Boost Your Recovery from Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a routine procedure that relieves chronic joint pain. In fact, it’s so common that hundreds of thousands of patients opt for it each year. But even though this surgery has become a standard medical treatment, a full recovery from it still requires time and effort. So, if you ever undergo a knee replacement, follow these steps to get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
What You Should Know About Ankle Arthroplasty
Medicine has advanced considerably in recent years regarding ankle pain. Doctors can now offer treatments such as physical therapy, ankle braces, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroid injections. Yet, sometimes, even these methods won’t completely relieve your discomfort. At that point, it’s time to consider an ankle arthroplasty.
How do you know it’s time to see a sports medicine doctor?
You don’t have to see a sports medicine doctor for every sprain or bruise, but there certainly are plenty of injuries that need expert care. If you don’t seek professional help for them, they will only get worse with time. Learn to distinguish between injuries you can treat at home and when to seek help from a sports medicine doctor.
The Primary Types of Fractures You Should Know
Fractures can happen at any time. A fracture can cause pain, swelling, discoloration, bleeding, deformity, and inability to bear weight on a damaged limb. Fortunately, our specialists can fix any bone injury, but treatments vary among types of fractures. Learn more about types of fractures.
Blood Flow Restriction Training: Make the Most of Physical Therapy Using A New Exercise Strategy
Blood Flow Restriction Training is an up-and-coming method for increasing muscle strength and endurance. At the Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky (OIWK), we use it to help physical therapy patients reclaim their bodies and lives. Learn more.
Top 5 Questions Patients Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon
I am asked several of the same questions almost everyday in the office. Here are the top 5 questions patients ask their orthopedic surgeon.
Safe Weight Training: How to Protect Your Lower Back at the Gym
Weight training is a crucial part of an effective exercise routine. Follow our safe weight training tips to protect your lower back.
“Doc, Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?”
If you have shoulder pain, you may be asking, “Doc, Why Does My Shoulder Hurt?”. Learn about the causes of shoulder pain and how to heal it.
The Advancement of Hip Replacement Surgery Through my 30-Year-Medical-Career
Learn how hip replacement surgery has advanced over the past 30 years from an experienced orthopedic surgeon, Stephen H. Jackson, MD.
Why Does My Hip Hurt?
Suffering from hip pain? Read to find out what the cause of your hip pain could be, how to heal it, and resume your normal life.