No one wants to have their knee replacement fail and be told they need knee revision surgery. Revision surgery is more technically complicated for surgeons, presents longer recovery timeframes for patients, and often has poorer outcomes than original knee replacement surgery. Many factors contribute to the need for knee revision surgery, but high among them
Positive Economic Impact of Total Knee Replacement Surgery The many physical tasks we do on a daily basis all have impact on our joint health, functioning and overall wellness. Whether stooping down to tie a toddler’s shoelaces, executing the perfect putt or picking up a stack of boxes from the floor, these actions require we
Dr. Kevin Terefenko, fellowship trained and board certified joint replacement surgeon, explains the latest surgical advancement in knee surgery: Patient-Specific Custom Total Knee Replacement. View Dr. Terefenko’s bio
Did you know that there are several non-surgical treatment options for arthritis of the knee? For many, these treatments can be very effective and can delay or even prevent the need for surgery. Read on to learn more about nonsurgical options that can help maintain joint mobility, decrease pain, and get you back to doing
While most people think of flowers and cookouts when they think of May, the month also serves an important medical role. As National Arthritis Awareness Month, May is a time to educate people about the risks and difficulties of arthritis pain, as well as its treatment and prevention. Since it’s also a great time of
Thanks to everyone who called in to WEEU 830 AM radio during the live call-in show this past Wednesday April 16th to chat with our own Dr. Shaffer, upper extremity surgeon, and Ed Corbacio of Joints in Motion as they offered information on what’s new in orthopedics. We hope you learned some interesting new information.
April 16, 2014…Today is the day to call in to WEEU 830 AM radio during the live “Health Talk” program from 6pm to 7pm this evening, featuring our own Dr. James Shaffer, orthopedic surgeon, and Ed Corbacio, Director of Physical Therapy at Joints in Motion. Learn what’s new in orthopedics and chat with Dr. Shaffer
Have a question on orthopedic care? Our own Dr. James Shaffer, who specializes in shoulder surgery, and Ed Corbacio, Director of Physical Therapy at Joints in Motion can answer your questions during the Berks County Medical Society’s live radio call-in show “Health Talk” on WEEU 830 AM on Wednesday, April 16th from 6pm to 7pm.
As our attention turns from the Sochi Winter Olympics to spring time sports, the month of March offers a great deal for enthusiastic sports fans. Especially after this particularly difficult winter, many sports fans are anxious to see their favorite pastime back in action. Baseball has its spring training in Florida and Arizona, college
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