The knee is a common place for osteoarthritis or the loss of cartilage in the joint. One option to correct this is a total knee replacement, which is an extensive, open procedure with an extended recovery time. If the osteoarthritis only affects one area of the joint, such as between the femur and the patella (kneecap), a patellofemoral joint replacement or another type of partial knee replacement may be an option.
Bone, joint, and muscle specialists devote their practices to helping patients who experience joint problems. They have a comprehensive understanding of how your joints work and what causes joint pain, and they can provide a precise diagnosis as well as the treatment options best suited for your unique needs.
Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level keeps your muscles strong and can delay joint replacement. But how do you help your arthritis when it hurts to work out?
Our experts say that focusing on low-impact exercise options can help keep the wear and tear on your joints to a minimum. Below are some ideas to keep you active and healthy.
Beginning January 2021, Carrell Clinic will be joining forces with five other long-established and well-respected orthopaedic practices in Texas to launch OrthoLoneStar. This new combined group practice will be the largest independent orthopaedic group in Texas as well as a top ten national practice.
Six of the most well-known, respected and long-established orthopedic group practices in Texas have announced their launch as OrthoLoneStar, a single combined group practice, in 2021. W.B. Carrell Clinic and Texas Orthopaedic Associates from Dallas, Fondren Orthopedic Group and Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine from Houston, Texas Orthopedics, Sports & Rehabilitation Associates from Austin, and Azalea Orthopedics from Tyler/East Texas are the founding divisions of OrthoLoneStar.
Raleigh received her Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies from DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. After graduating with her master’s degree in 2015, Raleigh spent five years working in the field of orthopaedics before joining Carrell Clinic in 2020 to work with Dr. Daniel Worrel.
Dr. Eugene Curry and Dr. J. Carr Vineyard of Carrell Clinic have been designated as “Master Center” surgeons with experience using an innovative technology to help patients with chronic ankle sprains get back on their feet better, faster and stronger.
Recently, local surgeon Jason S. Klein, M.D., was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons society as a Candidate Member. Candidate membership in the society is a privilege and an honor only awarded to young orthopaedic surgeons who have completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, elbow surgery and/or sports medicine. Dr.
From roof repair and landscaping to the perfect do-it-yourself home décor, during the pandemic many more are finding it fun and rewarding to complete projects at home, but DIY also comes with some safety risks. Be sure to follow the safety tips listed below to help avoid injuries when taking on a project.
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