Total Joint Replacement

What is Snapping Hip Syndrome?

Snapping hip is a condition in which you feel a snapping sensation or hear a popping sound in your hip when you walk, get up from a chair, or swing your leg around.  The snapping sensation occurs when a muscle or tendon (the strong tissue that connects muscle ...

2023-02-01T10:59:19-07:00

Join us for a FREE Knee & Hip Pain Webinar

FREE Online Webinar - Thurs., March 10th 6-7:30 p.m. Register Now: March 10th Webinar Join us from the comfort of your own home for an educational online seminar sponsored by Sutter Health featuring knee, hip and shoulder specialist, Michael J. McDermott, MD of the Santa Rosa Orthopaedic Group. ...

2022-12-12T13:30:19-07:00

When Total Joint Replacement is Your Best Option

What is TJR Total joint replacement (TJR) is one of the most successful surgical procedures available, thanks to refined surgical techniques, improved implant characteristics, aggressive physical rehabilitation with a focus on pain management. It is performed to repair severe injuries or to replace joints destroyed by arthritis and ...

2022-12-12T13:31:14-07:00

When is it time for a total knee replacement?

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition that not only slows a person down, but with every step there is a painful reminder that your knee is not ‘normal’. Whether walking, climbing stairs or simply taking a seat in a favorite chair, knee osteoarthritis is always there. In ...

2022-12-12T13:31:35-07:00

Shoulder Surgery Offers Hope for Older Patients

About 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulder replacement surgery each year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. With the continued improvements in surgical technique related to shoulder surgery it’s a much more viable solution for many people who have persistent chronic pain due to ...

2022-12-12T13:31:54-07:00

Is surgery your best option for knee pain relief?

Know when it’s time for total knee replacement More than 90% of people who have total knee replacement surgery experience a dramatic reduction of knee pain and a significant improvement in the ability to perform common activities of daily living. The decision to have total knee replacement surgery ...

2022-12-12T13:31:56-07:00

Dedicated to your active lifestyle!

Move better. Feel better. Live better. Our mission at Santa Rosa Orthopaedics is to return our patients back to pain-free mobility and full strength as quickly and as painlessly as possible using the most advanced surgical and non-surgical orthopedic procedures. As an award winning, recognized center of excellence, ...

2022-12-12T13:32:17-07:00

Knee osteoarthritis can cause unpredictable pain symptoms

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, affecting more than 300 million people. It causes substantial pain, functional limitations, and disability in patients. The pain experience in patients with knee osteoarthritis changes over time. People initially experience primarily weight-bearing related pain, such as with jogging and ...

2022-12-12T13:32:17-07:00

Knee Cartilage Replacement Gel Under Lab Development

Nontoxic cartilage implant potentially available in 3 years The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a person's weight, but soft and supple enough to cushion the joint against impact, over decades of repeat use. That combination ...

2022-12-12T13:32:18-07:00

With knee replacement, timing is everything

The timing of knee replacement surgery is critical to optimize its benefit. But 90% of patients with knee osteoarthritis who would potentially benefit from knee replacement are waiting too long to have it and getting less benefit. In addition, about 25% of patients who don't need it are ...

2022-12-12T13:32:40-07:00
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