Posts Tagged ‘orthopedic surgeon’
Innovations in joint replacements make surgery safer and more effective
Joint replacements are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries. In the United States, nearly 800,000 people get a knee replacement and almost 550,000 get a hip replacement each year. As people continue living longer, these procedures will become even more common. For years, researchers have been developing and perfecting joint replacement techniques and technologies.…
Read MoreDemystifying spine surgery: how shared decision-making improves your experience
It’s common to feel overwhelmed, uncertain or even fearful the first time you meet with a spine surgeon. Many people hear common myths that spine surgeries are ineffective or highly risky. For Andrew Mo, MD, demystifying spine surgery is a big part of your first visit. “I always tell patients that they don’t have to…
Read MoreUnbreakable Bonds: Trauma surgeon helps build connections between current patients and survivors
Robert A. Hymes, MD, is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the Inova Trauma Center team on Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern Virgina. He specializes in the management of fractures, nounions/malunions, pelvis and acetabular fractures/injuries and bone infections. For Robert A. Hymes, MD, orthopedic trauma…
Read MoreInova’s Corey Wallach, MD, Talks About Back and Joint Pain on WUSA 9, April 21, 2015
Dr. Corey Wallach, Medical Director of Inova Spine Program at Inova Alexandria and Mount Vernon Hospitals, discusses back and joint pain on WUSA 9 with Andrea Roane on April 21, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Robert Najarian, MD, Shares Tips on Easing Back Into Exercise on WUSA 9, April 20, 2015
Robert Najarian, orthopedic surgeon with Inova Medical Group, shared tips on how to ease back into exercise without hurting your back or joints on WUSA 9 on April 20, 2015.
Read MoreA Natural Fit: Avid outdoorsman finds long-term solution for painful knee
(October 4, 2013) Richard Nearing wasn’t about to let the arthritis affecting his knee inhibit his active lifestyle. The 69-year-old McLean resident enjoys riding horses, hunting, fishing and ballroom dancing. So last fall, when the constant pain in his left knee threatened to slow him down, Nearing sought a solution that would get him back…
Read MoreActive Again: Spine surgery offers lasting relief for fitness enthusiast
(October 3, 2013) Patrick Swan Dynes is always on the go. When he’s not running marathons or taking his road bike on 100-mile rides, the 61-year-old government analyst lifts weights, practices yoga and swims. Being physically active is an important part of Dynes’ lifestyle. But it hasn’t always been easy. For years, Dynes experienced excruciating…
Read MoreAll the Right Notes: Shoulder replacement surgery restores pianist’s quality of life
(October 3, 2013) Barbara Donne endured excruciating osteoarthritis pain in her right shoulder for many months, but when the agony affected her lifelong pastime — piano playing — she knew something had to be done. Donne, 73, had retired from corporate life but kept up performing at concerts and teaching two dozen piano students. Cortisone…
Read MoreGo the Distance: Injuries don’t have to sideline runners, cyclists
(October 2, 2013) Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, injuries happen. Over time, the repetitive motion involved in running and biking can lead to overuse injuries in your muscles and joints, causing chronic pain and discomfort. The good news is that most repetitive injuries can be treated effectively, allowing a quick return…
Read MoreGood As New: Shoulder Replacement
Inova’s Shoulder Replacement Program increases patients’ quality of life (October 2, 2013) A new shoulder replacement program at Inova aims to provide a coordinated approach to care for patients with shoulder issues. A team of experienced orthopedic surgeons who meet strict participation criteria use advanced techniques for shoulder replacement surgery. “Shoulder pain can reduce mobility,…
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