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BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE'S DR. JOHN LARKIN PERFORMS FIRST "SMART KNEE" PROCEDURE IN THE REGION
CINCINNATI, OH. – Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine's John Larkin, M.D., has performed the region's first procedure using the only "smart knee" implant in the world. The Persona IQ "smart knee" utilizes small sensors to capture data on a patient's progress and movements following knee replacement surgery. A data ...More >
Dr. Tim Kremchek Helps Arizona Baseball Star Return from Knee Injury
THE ATHLETIC To read the full article by Zach Buchanan, click here. Two months since his catastrophic knee injury, Steven Souza Jr. is making a surprisingly fast recovery It had been agreed. When the time came, the doctor would give Steven Souza Jr. a signal. The Diamondbacks outfielder sat in the hospital room ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WITH ACL RECONSTRUCTION
BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk and bend your knee as much as tolerated. Use your crutches and brace for the first 2-3 weeks. Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of time. This will cause swelling and pain. Wear the brace at all times when not icing or bathing. Have the brace locked in exten ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WITH PCL/PLC RECONSTRUCTION
Post op Brace locked at 0° for 1 week Increase 20° of flexion every two weeks in brace FWB at 7 days with brace PT starts at 7 days ( quad sets, tens therapy) D/C brace at 7 weeks Stationary bike at 7 weeks (fellow lecture) Agility at 12 weeks (fellow lecture) SLING/MOVEMENT Please ke ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WITH PATELLAR TENDON DEBRIDEMENT/REPAIR
SLING/MOVEMENT Use your crutches for the first week. Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of time. This will cause swelling and pain. Wear the brace at all times when not icing or bathing. Have the brace locked in extension while ambulating until your follow-up visit. ICE An ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WITH MENISCUS REPAIR
Post- op 0-90 x 6 weeks Crutches x 6 weeks with TTWB and brace locked at zero 7 wks begin closed chain exercises 7 wks continue flexion ROM, not aggressive 13 wks, possibly running progression WEIGHT BEARING / MOVEMENT You are NOT to bend your knee past 90 degrees for the first 6 weeks after surger ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE ARTHROSCOPY WITH MENISCUS REPAIR + ACL reconstruction
Post- op Brace locked at Zero with ambulation x 6 weeks Use crutches for 4 weeks with PWB Wear brace at night Limit ROM to 90 deg. For 6 weeks. SLING/MOVEMENT You can weight bear and walk as much as tolerated after your surgery. You are NOT to bend your knee past 90 degrees for the first month after ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE Tibial plateau fracture
TTWB for 6 weeks Brace locked in extension while ambulating Early PT for Quad sets/SLR CPM Flexion up to 90 deg. For 4 weeks if meniscus repair MOVEMENT You can walk and bend your knee as much as tolerated. Use your crutches as needed for the first week. Do not go for long walks or stand ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
MOVEMENT You can walk and bend your knee as much as tolerated. Use your crutches for the first week. Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of time. This will cause swelling and pain. Have the brace locked in extension while ambulating until your block has worn off. You have been pr ...More >
Meniscus Tears in the Knee
What is a Meniscus Tear? The meniscus is a cartilage cushion between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (large lower leg bone). There are two menisci in each knee. The lateral (outside) meniscus is small c-shaped cushion, whereas the medial (inside) meniscus is a larger c-shaped cushion. Both menisci have poor bloo ...More >
Common Questions About MCL Knee Sprains
What is a MCL Sprain? MCL stands for medial collateral ligament and is located on the inside of the knee. The MCL originates on the femur (thigh bone) and inserts on the tibia (large bone of the lower leg). The MCL splits slightly at the knee joint and some fibers also insert onto the medial meniscus (cushion insi ...More >
New Year, New You… No New Injuries
Hitting the gym with a brand new, sparkling New Year’s resolution is something of an American tradition. You’re ready to work off that holiday weight and have a healthy new year, but before you start slaying, remember this saying: slow and steady wins the race doesn’t end up in a knee brace. Not to be too on the nos ...More >
Dr. Henry Stiene's Testimonials
Our Physicians Henry Stiene, M.D. Back To My ProfileSee All Physicians I went to Dr. Stiene for shoulder/neck pain. I was in agony for 3 months. A little physical therapy with Megan and Jimmy, and another appointment with Dr. Stiene and it ends up there were calcium deposits on my shoulder. A little procedure ...More >
ACL Injuries: Signs and Treatments
Whether you’re an athlete or just a sports fan, you’ve probably heard of the dreaded ACL tear. Though they’re most common in competitive athletes, anyone who is active is at risk for a torn ACL—and they’re devastating. While many injuries can heal on their own with rest, ACL tears cannot. If you leave an ACL tear untre ...More >
Winter Sports Blog
As colder weather approaches, we start to transition into the Winter months which brings in our winter athletes! This time of year, is very busy in the orthopaedic office where Dr. Miller sees many of his athletes participating in various sports including: hockey, basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics. Here we talk abo ...More >
Fall Sports Injuries
School is back in session which means athletes are back on the field ready to kick off their Fall sports seasons! This time of year we start to see a spike in athlete injuries like football, soccer, and volleyball. So, what are some of the things to look for in potential injuries an athlete may endure? Here is how to k ...More >
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to Provide Care for Cincinnati Country Day School Athletes
CINCINNATI, OH. – Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, the region's recognized leader in comprehensive sports medicine care, is now providing medical and athletic training services to Cincinnati Country Day School (CCDS) in Indian Hill. Beacon’s President and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Peter Cha, ...More >
AlloSource Honors Dr. David Argo with the Annual Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award
Centennial, Colo. — June 9, 2021 — AlloSource®, one of the largest allograft providers in the U.S., creating innovative cellular and tissue products to help surgeons heal their patients, today announced it is awarding Dr. David Argo with its fifth annual Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award. The award honors a physicia ...More >
A Walk A Day Can Keep The Orthopaedic Doctor Away
To see the article from Venue Magazine, please click here. Walk this way. Or that way. It doesn’t really matter as long as you are moving. That’s the message from Michael Lawson Swank, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. “Walk daily — that’s the underlying theme,” says Swank, one ...More >
High Ankle Sprain versus Low Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain is a stretch or tear to the ligaments holding the ankle bones together. Characterized by pain and swelling, these ankle injuries are common among athletes who play sports that involve running and jumping. These include high-impact sports such as basketball, soccer, football, and dance. When you s ...More >
What Are the Most Common Skiing Injuries?
Skiing is a fun winter sport that many enjoy. However, like all other sports it comes with a risk of injuries. Learn all about what they are and how to avoid them here! Knee Sprains Of all injuries, knee injuries are the most common when it comes to skiing. Sprains occur when a ligament is torn or stretch ...More >
Orthopaedic Surgeon FAQs
What is an orthopaedic surgeon? An orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. They are dedicated to keeping bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles healthy and functioning properly. An orthopaedic surgeon will almost alw ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - Abductor Repair
Post Op WB as tolerated Brace 6 weeks limiting adduction PROM at week 1 No CPM Week 7 D/C brace Begin strength: hip flexion, adduction, Knee open chain flexion/extension Avoid strength with ER, Extension, and Abduction MOVEMENT AND BRACING After your surgery you will be placed in a hinged hip br ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - PATELLAR REALIGNMENT
Post- op - Ambulation locked at 0 for 6 weeks - Early PROM with CPM up to 90 deg. - MPFL: limit CPM flexion to less 20 deg. - Early Quad sets and SLR - Weight bearing as tolerated 7 weeks - Shields brace - Zero ROM restrictions - Quad sets/SLR - Wean off brace / crutches BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - ORIF PATELLA
BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk with the brace locked in extension with full weight. Have the brace locked in extension at all times until your post-operative visit. Use your crutches for stability. Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of time. This will cause swelling and pain. ICE ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - Osteochondral allograft Femoral condyle
Post op 50% PWB x 6 weeks Full PROM CPM x 4 weeks Less than 90 until 1st post op Start PT at 1 week for PROM and quad sets Locked in brace at 0 for ambulation BRACE/MOVEMENT For the initial six weeks following surgery you must limit the weight you put on the knee. Have the brace locked in ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - MPFL Recon/repair
Post- op - Ambulation locked at 0 for 6 weeks, some 30 of flexion at week 1 - Early PROM with CPM up to 90 deg. -MPFL: limit CPM flexion to less 20 deg. - Early Quad sets and SLR - Weight bearing as tolerated 7 weeks - Shields brace - Zero ROM restrictions - Quad sets/SLR - Wean off brace / crutches BRAC ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - QUAD/PATELLA TENDON REPAIR
Post op Can start incremental PROM at 4-7 weeks ( i.e. 15° Weekly) have brace mirror this Start Quad sets at 1 weeks, patellar mobs okay Can start closed chain strength approx week 7 BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk with the brace locked in extension with full weight. Have the brace locked in extensi ...More >
POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - PROXIMAL HAMSTRING REPAIR
Post op -PWB as tolerated immediately, wean off crutches at 6 weeks - No brace - At 4 weeks begin PT with light strength MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL THERAPY For the first 6 weeks you will be partial weight bearing with the use of crutches. Always use crutches while walking. We want you to avoid stretching the h ...More >
Post Op Protocols
Our Physicians Drew Burleson, M.D. Back To My ProfileSee All Physicians POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY MOVEMENT You can walk and bend your knee as much as tolerated. Use your crutches for the first week. Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of ...More >
How to Adjust Your Body Mechanics to Reduce Hip Injuries
Every time you walk, run, jump, carry, or bend at the waist, you apply stress to your hip bones and muscles. Stress is also applied to your hips when you are stationary. This is because your hips are the foundation and base of support for holding your body in an upright position. While sudden, direct trauma to the hip ...More >
Nicole Goddard, DO
Nationally Recognized Orthopaedic Care Close to Home. Dr. Nicole Goddard offers nonsurgical treatment options at Beacon's Wilmington and Summit Woods locations. She believes in a holistic approach to patient care and accentuating the body's natural healing processes. .bb_brand-button5e41798999fbb { color: #fff ...More >
Testimonials
Our Physicians Peter Cha, M.D. Back To My ProfileSee All Physicians Dr. Peter Cha is excellent. I’m one year post on my second shoulder surgery and have full range of motion again after eight years! I’m excited to get back to all the activities I love. -Antoinette M. Dr. Peter Cha took the time to listen to me ...More >
Testimonials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our Physicians Timothy Kremchek, M.D. Back To My ProfileSee All Physicians I wanted to let you know about the high level of satisfaction that I had with the entire process in connection with my knee replacement on 7/31/2019. The entire process was the most efficient of any ...More >
Insights
Our Physicians Robert Rolf, M.D. Back To My ProfileSee All Physicians Frozen Shoulder FAQs Frozen shoulder is a common, complex problem that affects many individuals. Despite ample research, a consensus over the true cause of frozen shoulder eludes us. Dr. Robert Rolf, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon a ...More >
Testimonials
Our PhysiciansAngel L. Velazquez, M.D. Back To My ProfileSee All Physicians Dr. V made me feel like he really cared about my knee problems. He explained procedures and answered all my questions. Once I arrived in excruciating pain and he actually helped me walk back to the exam room. He ...More >
David Argo, M.D.
Cutting Edge Technology Meets Nationally Recognized Experience. Don't settle for "acceptable" or "traditional care." Choose an orthopedic team that is leading the way with cutting edge treatment techniques for shoulder, elbow, knee, and sports medicine treatments. .bb_brand-button5db20a66596fa { color: #ffffff ...More >
ACL Repair and Reconstruction
ACL Repair and ACL Reconstruction A Brief Overview The anterior cruciate ligament, also referred to as the “ACL,” is one of the major ligaments responsible for stabilizing the knee. You can think of it as a strong cable located in the middle of the knee joint that runs from the femur to the tibia. If torn, the anter ...More >
Colton Bachman - After an ACL Tear
During a running drill just prior to Piqua’s first football scrimmage, senior Colton Bachman heard a loud pop. Athletic Trainer Katie Smith assessed the injury as an ACL tear. The diagnosis was confirmed soon thereafter. As Bachman entered his senior year, the sky seemed to be the limit for the impressive two-sport ...More >
Physical Therapy Protocols - Dr. Robert Rolf
Below you will find a list of physical therapy protocols that can be followed after having a procedure performed by Dr. Rolf. These are intended to provide guidelines of progression in recovery. They include weight bearing status, ranges of motion, use of a brace, exercises or stretches, and other information. AC Re ...More >
Ankle Sprains
Rolled, Twisted and Turned: How to Get Back on the Court After Ankle Sprains Rolled, twisted, and turned: three words that no one wants to associate with their ankles. All are common descriptions of ankle sprains. Ankle injuries can result in fracture, tendon injury, or most commonly an ankle sprain. There are an esti ...More >
Pre-Op & Post-Op Instructions
What You Need To Know About Knee Arthroscopy: On the day of surgery you cannot eat or drink anything after midnight the night prior to your procedure. Only take medications that the preadmission testing nurse has told you were ok to take with a sip of water. Please shower the morning of your surgery but do not apply a ...More >
Dr. Adam Miller - Summer Injuries
The warm weather is finally here! That means it may be time to consider doing some simple things to avoid some preventable, but all too common summer injuries for those taking advantage of the warm weather. First, anytime a person ramps up their physical activity, this results in more stress in weight transfer ...More >