
Total hip replacement is a common operation I do for arthritis of the hip. The success rate is about 95% with today's technology, so you won't have much to worry about. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
People with damage to the cartilage in their knee experience pain, swelling, popping, or clicking. Depending on the size of the damaged area, this can most often be treated through a minimally invasive arthroscopy, or "knee scope". Treatments include debridement, placing small holes in the lesion to stimulate healing, or even transplantation of cartilage from other, healthier parts of the knee to the damaged area.
Kagan Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has a variety of different specialties. Please click into this section to understand more about how we can help you acheive your total wellness.The traditional total shoulder replacement involves replacing the arthritic joint surfaces with a highly polished metal ball attached to a stem, and a plastic socket. Patients with bone-on-bone arthritis and intact rotator cuff tendons are generally good candidates for conventional total shoulder replacement..
Kagan Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has a variety of different specialties. Please click into this section to understand more about how we can help you acheive your total wellness.
A. Kagan Orthopedics offers outpatient physical therapy in two convenient locations. Our physical therapy staff includes three physical therapists, one certified athletic trainer, and one physical therapist assistant.