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Ben Franklin once shared the wise words, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This motivational quote refers to any number of things, and believe it or not, joint replacement surgery too. Let’s see how being well prepared and the dos and don’ts before joint replacement surgery apply as well.
Are you a woman athlete concerned about protecting your knees? We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a few essential techniques that you can try to help prevent an ACL injury. To begin, be sure to properly warm up before each workout or game.
All you know right now is that your ankle hurts like the dickens. Is it sprained, strained, or fractured? All you want is for the pain to go away. Understanding the difference between sprains, strains, and fractures can help you know the appropriate measures to relieve the pain before seeing the doctor.
Letter from Dr. Besette Dear Patient: I am writing to inform you of my retirement effective June 1, 2022. I sincerely appreciate the trust you have had in me to provide for your orthopaedic care over the years. I have been fortunate to have practiced with my 3 wonderful and caring partners at this office –
Fall Sports are in full swing and we need to keep our young athletes safe! http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00307 Home Coming is often the most exciting time of the year! High school sports are happening all around us and so are athletic injuries! http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00056 Overuse,
Top Three Ways to Prevent Shoulder Injury Stretching If your shoulders stay motionless for most of the day, they get stiff which makes them more prone to injury. Learn the proper exercises/technique You should never use a piece of exercising equipment or try a new sport without knowing what you’re doing.