This NFL season has been one of the more entertaining years in recent memory, but it might soon be remembered for the rash of Lisfranc injuries suffered by some of its stars. Over the course of the season, some big names have been sidelined because of Lisfranc injuries. Santonio Holmes, Cedric Benson, and Ryan Kalil […]
Pushing Forward: One Woman’s Quest to Overcome Life’s Obstacles
Just two years ago, Bonnie Moebeck lay in the intensive care unit, fighting for her life against a rare disease that had taken over her body. As an avid athlete and adventure-lover, the thought of her body shutting down on her was something Bonnie couldn’t fathom. So she did what any ultra athlete would do. […]
Dilute betadine lavage reduces infection rates following joint replacement surgery
The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
20 Ways to Stay Entertained Following Foot Surgery
Depending on the type of work done, your doctor might recommend that you stay immobilized for a few days following surgery. Kicking back on the couch and channel surfing may be fun for a while, but we compiled a list of activities to keep you and your loved ones entertained following an operation. Activities for […]
Following your Dr.’s Post-Op Instructions is Essential to Successful Recovery
Recent research suggests that patient adherence to post-operative instructions from their doctor may be the best way to reduce complications after surgery. The study was conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. They found that patients who did not follow their doctor’s post-op instructions were 3.66 times as likely to experience delayed […]
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