Fear of Falling
Fear of falling is real. Every 11 seconds an older adult is seen in the emergency room for a fall and every 19 seconds one dies from that fall. One [...]
Exploring how the knee moves
Movement of the knee is not simple. It is not a hinge like a door, but a complicated system of rotating and sliding at the same time. There are a [...]
Hymovis Clinical Trial
Diagnosed with OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) of the knee? You may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Why should I participate? It is anticipated that this study treatment will provide [...]
Mako Partial vs Total Knee Replacement
The idea of a partial joint replacement or resurfacing is very appealing to many but not well understood. People come in asking for as little surgery as possible and a [...]
Turmeric Supplements for Knee Pain
There is growing evidence that this brightly colored herb related to ginger is a promising disease fighting entity due to its anti-inflammatory properties. New research suggests turmeric can be used [...]
Recovering after Total Shoulder Replacement
Post Operative Instructions After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty There is a lot to learn after shoulder replacement surgery. While this is a major surgery on your shoulder, the benefits from it [...]
Knee replacement: Facts and Myths
I am asked questions daily about knee replacements. I hear many misconceptions about knee surgery all the time. Today I would like to start with a simple concept: Knee replacements [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Do you need physical therapy after a partial knee replacement?
Hi Dr. H, on a partial knee replacement, is there still the need for physical therapy? Thanks, M.D. Rehabilitation after any knee surgery, in my opinion, is key to full [...]
Ask Dr. Hacker: Partial Knee Replacement as an Outpatient
I've been told I need a partial knee replacement (right lateral compartment). I'm wondering if you do Makoplasty procedures now on an outpatient basis? Thanks, K.J. Dear K.J.: Thanks for [...]
Do you really know how I ‘replace your knee’ ?
Two patients today alone were shocked when they heard how a knee is 'replaced'. I was asked if the entire knee is 'chopped out', cutting at the mid thigh and [...]