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Optimal time for knee replacement surgery

Posted in DOC Updates, Joint Replacement.

When Is the Optimal Time for Knee Surgery  According to a study by Northwestern Medicine, 90 percent of patients who would benefit from a knee replacement surgery are waiting too long. The same study also found that about 25 percent of patients have the procedure too soon.  So how do you find the sweet spot? When the timing is just right for you?  There’s...

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What every parent should know about concussions and traumatic brain injury

Posted in DOC Updates, Our Services, Sports Medicine.

For every child who enters a field of play, there is a parent in the stands worried about possible injuries. No matter the sport, no matter the child’s age, a parent’s thoughts turn to all the possible ways their child could be hurt from falls, contact with other players or equipment, or just the nature of the game. Concussions and other traumatic...

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Will lifting weights make me bulky?

Posted in DOC Updates, Sports Medicine.

If you exercise regularly – to manage your weight, maintain mobility, or just to clear your head – but you’re not including weight training as part of your routine, you may be missing out. When you combine weight training with regular cardio and flexibility workouts such as running or walking and yoga, you add the unique physical and psychological...

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Not all sports injuries require surgery

Posted in Treatments.

Fall and winter in Alabama mean more than just shorter days and cooler nights—these seasons also signify a return to organized sports of all shapes and sizes. From Pop Warner football to those Friday night lights, basketball, volleyball and soccer, the colder months can bring with them an onslaught of sports injuries.  While many sports...

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7 Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Posted in Our Services, Treatments.

If you’re facing a diagnosis that may require surgery, you probably already have a short list of considerations to worry about: How soon will you need surgery? Where will you have it done? How long will your recovery be?  Perhaps the most important decision you’ll make will be the surgeon you select. In fact, choosing a skilled and experienced...

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Recovering from an ACL Injury

Posted in Treatments.

It’s football season at last. But along with those crisp fall nights, bright field lights, and the cheers from the stands, football season can sometimes also mean football injuries. For most players, a few bumps and bruises come with the territory. In some cases, though, those injuries can be more serious and may even require surgery.  Knee...

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