It may come as a surprise to many that medical tourniquets are commonly used during orthopedic surgery on the lower extremities – ranging from just above the knee down to the toes. Total knee replacement is one of these surgical areas where tourniquet use is both...
Finding out that the strange pain in your knee, hip, low back, or thigh is caused by hip or knee arthritis is almost always an unnerving and unsettling experience. It’s usually followed by a list of treatments and options available to you – most of which are lost in...
For most of us, our introduction to the idea of robotics started and ended with the Star Wars movie franchise. The idea of robotics conjures up images of smart, human-like machines capable of high level, critical thinking, and superhuman decision-making. In these...
At ROC we provide solutions for numerous pain points in an ever-changing environment. Patients frequently ask what has changed lately in the world of hip and knee replacement surgery. They are usually referring to changes in the implants, or asking if the longevity of...
Knee replacement has been performed for knee arthritis since the 1970s. It has grown to become one of medicine’s most successful, life-changing surgeries. Over the years, technology for this procedure has improved in many areas including implant design, surgical tools...
At ROC we are here to help diagnose what is the best route for you to feel your best, including knee revision surgery. Total knee replacement surgery consists of the complete removal and replacement of an arthritic or damaged knee joint with a prosthetic implant to...
