We oftentimes picture a surgical procedure as an operation that is performed while the patient is under general anesthesia and in a sleep-like state, but that’s not always the case. In many types of surgeries and procedures, the patient is given local anesthesia to numb the area before the surgeon begins, but the patient is […]
When Is The Right Time To Have Foot Surgery?
Unlike some more serious conditions like cancer or a stroke, foot injuries from non-acute trauma rarely require emergency surgery. That’s not to say that foot surgery isn’t serious business, but oftentimes you can be a little more flexible in deciding if and when a surgery is right for you. But how will you know when […]
What To Do If Your Surgical Site Reopens?
If you undergo surgery to correct an underlying issue, the surgeon will finish the the job by closing the surgical site with stitches or another wound closure technique. Before you are discharged, they will walk you through some basic wound care guidelines to prevent against an infection, but they may not explain what happens if […]
Orthopedic Surgery In The Times Of COVID-19
Orthopedic surgeons around the globe are working hard to navigate the healthcare system during and as we start to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, a group of orthopedic surgeons and medical experts got together to share their thoughts about how we can best proceed as surgeries start back up and patients return to […]
Dr. Silverman Weighs In On Providing Care During COVID-19
*UPDATE – We are no longer offering virtual visits, as they are no longer covered by insurance* If you’ve been following our blog for a while now, you probably know that Dr. Silverman is a big fan of OssioFiber. OssioFiber is a surgical fiber that is twice as strong as traditional non-metal fixation devices, and […]
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