KNEE REPLACEMENTS ALL ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENTS WITH DR. GIRLING

The knee is the largest joint in the body made up of the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). The ends of these three bones are covered with cartilage to protect the bones and enable them to move smoothly within the joint. In a knee replacement surgery we remove the damaged cartilage and a small amount of bone. We go through the front of the knee to put in a combination of metal and plastic to make up for the damaged cartilage. Once we get those components in place, the knee moves smoothly similar to how a regular knee would.

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DR. ALLEN TALKS ABOUT CBD & PAIN MANAGEMENT

Sports Medicine Associates decided to look into the use of CBD treatments for the management of chronic pain—mainly out of the demand from our patients. Our patients come to us with chronic conditions, that are orthopedic in nature, but we just can’t fix with surgery or conditions that are as managed as they can be (based on current technology).

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DISCUSSING KNEE MALALIGNMENT WITH DR. GIRLING

Knee malalignment occurs when the angle of your knee is not as straight as expected. In a perfectly aligned knee, weight is distributed evenly across the knee joint. This malalignment can happen for many reasons. In some instances, an individual is born with the condition or can develop it due to trauma. It can, also, develop over time as a result of arthritis or a previous surgery. 

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