Staying in the Game – What To Know About Sports Injuries
It’s the start of a new school year and another season of organized sports for millions of teenagers and children. They’ll be joining adults around the country who participate year-round in a multitude of sports as “weekend warriors.” Unfortunately, whether you’re putting on football pads, picking up a tennis racquet or…
2010 Issue 4 October Surgery & Rehabilitation
The Advantages of Same-Day Surgery at a Full-Service Hospital
Thanks to new techniques and ongoing advances in technology, many surgical procedures are now performed regularly on an outpatient basis. These procedures, known collectively as same-day surgery, account for more than 60 percent of all surgeries at a typical hospital. Some of the more common same-day surgeries include genera…
2008 Issue 4 October Surgery & Rehabilitation
Advances in Surgery: Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (8-page version)
In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson had his gallbladder removed and then spent a week in the hospital recovering. At a press conference after the surgery, when reporters asked Johnson how the operation went, Johnson promptly lifted up his shirt to reveal a 12-inch scar.
Fortunately, if you’re having surgery today, your…
2009 Issue 2 May Surgery & Rehabilitation
Going Bionic
Joint Replacement Surgery Helps Millions Overcome Pain, Regain Mobility
Remember the 1970s TV show The Six Million Dollar Man? Steve Austin, an astronaut who’s almost killed in an accident, has his body literally rebuilt using technology. He was the first bionic man.
Today, “going bionic” is a commonplace event for the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have joint…
Joint Replacement
As we grow older, the joints in our body start to wear out. That process and the onset of arthritis can cause increasing pain and decreasing mobility. But now, thanks to the miracles of modern medicine, there is an answer to this medical problem: Joint Replacement Surgery. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us…
2010 Issue 4 October Surgery & Rehabilitation
Is It Time To Replace That Aching Joint?
Are you experiencing pain in your knees, hips or shoulders? Are you having difficulty walking? Is it painful to climb a set of steps or take a bath? If so, you probably need to ask your physician if you are a candidate for joint replacement surgery.
A joint is the part of your body where two bones come together, connected by cartilage. Over time,…
Arthroscopic Surgery
Major surgery doesn’t have to be a major inconvenience thanks to a new technique called arthroscopic surgery. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more.
What is Arthroscopic Surgery?
With arthroscopic surgery, we use a flexible video scope to look at the joint during the operation. The surgeon performs t…
2008 Issue 3 August Surgery & Rehabilitation
An Athlete’s Best Friend
When a serious sports injury occurs, such as a torn ligament or a severe knee injury, it’s usually an orthopedic surgeon who makes the repair. Fortunately, today’s orthopedic surgeons, some of whom specialize in sports medicine, are trained in a wide array of minimally invasive techniques.
Consider, for example, arthroscopic surgery. The surgeon makes sma…
2010 Issue 1 February Heart Health Women's Health
–– Women’s Heart Day –– Go Red On February 5!
What’s the #1 killer of American women? The answer, surprising to many, is heart disease. If you think the answer is cancer or some other medical condition, you’re not alone. In a study conducted by the American Heart Association of 1,000 women, only 13 percent knew that coronary heart disease is the greatest health threat for…
2008 Issue 1 February 2012 Issue 1 Winter Heart Health Women's Health
Women and Heart Disease
Hospital Name GOES RED!
A New Campaign by the American Heart Association Is Helping Women Become More Aware of the Dangers of Heart Disease
When women think of someone having a heart attack, they usually believe that men are much more in danger. But contrary to popular perception, heart disease is a serious medical concern for women. Indeed, studies show that…