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Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Dr. John Larkin
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is proud to announce that highly regarded...
Full ArticleSpring is Here! Keep Your Feet Healthy Outside
Baseball is upon us, local sports teams are finally practicing and playing outside, and runners are out...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics and Black Sheep Performance Partner to Treat Athletes & Weekend Warriors
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Black Sheep Performance have...
Full ArticleMarch Madness is On! We Share Our Picks PLUS 5 Common Basketball Injuries
Our own Dr. Burleson has spent time on the court during the NCAA Division I Tournament. In this blog...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics Reaches Four Thousand Outpatient Total Joint Replacements Performed
To read the full article covered by Becker's Healthcare, click here. CINCINNATI, Ohio – Beacon Orthopaedics...
Full ArticleWrestling. It’s in the Genes.
Just 30 years ago, Dr. Mohab Foad was competing in the State High School Wrestling Tournament — now...
Full ArticleLockdown Have Your Back Locked Up?
Between quarantine and shorter winter days, we’re all moving less. In this blog post, we explore how...
Full ArticleCOVID-19 vaccine: Should you get a shot ahead of surgery? Timing is everything
To read the full story from The Enquirer, please click here. Anne Saker Cincinnati Enquirer Many...
Full ArticleDr. Argo Helps Bring New Hope to Joint Pain Sufferers
"Articular cartilage" isn't typically a term people are familiar with until they seek treatment...
Full ArticleUpdated Inclement Weather Hours (Week of Feb. 15 - Feb. 20)
Check below for the most up-to-date hours at the location nearest you due to inclement weather. We will...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Expands Local Team & Opens New Office in West Chester
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine proudly announces the addition of four...
Full ArticleHitting the Slopes? Know Before You Go
As wild as it may sound, skiers and snowboarders do have at least a couple of things in common. The first...
Full ArticleWalk it Off: Orthopedics and Healthy Weight Week (January 17-23)
Prevention is good medicine. One of the biggest preventive measures you can take is maintaining a healthy...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: George Matic, M.D.
George Matic, M.D. practices Primary Care Sports Medicine and non-operative Orthopaedics at Beacon Orthopaedics...
Full ArticleCincinnati Magazine Top Doctors 2021
Each year, physicians are selected by their peers in a survey, asking them which physicians they would...
Full ArticleA Walk A Day Can Keep The Orthopaedic Doctor Away
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Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Michael Planalp, M.D.
Michael Planalp, M.D. is a board eligible Orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship trained spine surgeon. He...
Full ArticleTotal Hip Arthroplasty
Hip pain can come in many forms with varying degrees of severity. Dr. Shaw evaluates patients of all...
Full ArticleTotal Knee Arthroplasty
Dr. Shaw has been performing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) since 2000 when he started practicing. Six...
Full ArticleTotal Shoulder Replacement
Dr. Shaw provides the full scope of shoulder care and surgery, from strains and rotator cuff tear to...
Full ArticleHow Physical Therapy Could Help You Live A Healthier Life
What is orthopedic physical therapy? You may know it is an integral process in recovery from either injury...
Full ArticleWe’re Bringing Healthy Back(s): 6 Ways to Ease Back Pain
If you’re old enough to readily recall our song reference in the headline of this blog post, then you’re...
Full ArticleProtect Yourself From Slips This Winter
Because snow should be the only thing falling this year Colder months are here to stay, and while we’re...
Full Article4 Game-Changing, Non-Surgical Orthopedic Care Options
Surgery isn’t always required when it comes to orthopedic care. At Beacon, we utilize several non-surgical or...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: David Lustenberger, M.D.
David P. Lustenberger, M.D., is a Cincinnati native. After graduating from St. Xavier High School and...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Timothy McConnell, M.D.
Timothy B. McConnell, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He completed...
Full ArticleDr. Tim Kremchek Explains Joe Burrow's Injury and Recovery Process
The content in this blog was written as an article by Charlie Goldsmith for the Cincinnati Enquirer....
Full ArticleI Completed Physical Therapy. Now What?
Step Down from Physical Therapy to Beacon's Bridge Program for a Full Return to Health Congratulations!...
Full ArticleOrthopaedic sports medicine specialist on Burrow injury, recovery
To read the full article from WKRC, please click here. CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Bengals fans are collectively...
Full ArticleCelebrating National Allied Health Professionals Week
This week we recognize National Allied Health Week! Comprising nearly 60% of all health care providers,...
Full ArticleIt’s World Osteoporosis Day: Time to Talk About Bone Health
Together, with the International Osteoporosis Foundation, we are recognizing World Osteoporosis Day to...
Full ArticleDr. Chaudhary Helps Law Enforcement Officer Return from Hip Surgery
THE Enquirer To read the full article, click here. Cop's commander asks: "Are you sure you've had...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics adds rare surgeon to its roster
To read the full story by Cincinnati Business Courier's Liz Engel, click here. Cincinnati Business...
Full ArticleBringing it Home with the Reds
The Reds 2020 season was one of many firsts. It was not the first, however, to be played during a pandemic....
Full ArticleThe Tommy John Surgery Turns 46
We’re celebrating the 46th anniversary of the UCL reconstructive surgery — better known as the Tommy...
Full ArticleWCPO - Reggie Wilson
To read the full story by Reggie Wilson, click here. Local brothers who wrestle collegiately help...
Full ArticleAfter double knee replacement, former college athlete still active
Beacon Orthopaedics has made it possible for this septuagenarian to keep playing sports. When John...
Full ArticleFall Sports are a Go, Common Injuries to Know
High school sports recently received the all clear from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine — with some fairly...
Full ArticleWe’re All Athletes
From Slopes to Ropes and Just Trying to Cope, Dr. Todd Grime Gives Patients New Hope Whether a patient...
Full ArticleGet Hip with Your Hips
Keep Your Hips Healthier in 3 Steps Story time. You're leaving a friend's house. You step out...
Full ArticleChild Injuries and Injury Prevention
We are all facing more time at home—and therefore the risk of home injury. While you would normally...
Full ArticleFrom the Hardwood to the OR: Dr. Drew Burleson's Story
When Drew Burleson was a senior in high school, life was good. He was a standout on the basketball court...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, TriHealth Collaborate to Provide Care for Ursuline Academy Athletes
Cincinnati, OH – Beginning immediately, Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, in collaboration with...
Full ArticleHow to Tell If You Have A Dislocated Shoulder
The shoulder is often dislocated joint in the human body. It occurs when the upper arm bone (the humerus)...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics adds 7 physicians and 4 locations
Featured in the Cincinnati Business Courier and Cincinnati Enquirer. On Aug. 1, Beacon Orthopaedics...
Full ArticleHigh Ankle Sprain versus Low Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain is a stretch or tear to the ligaments holding the ankle bones together. Characterized...
Full ArticleBeacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine acquires rival practice
Cincinnati Business Courier To read the full article from the Business Courier, please click here. One...
Full ArticleTraining the Athletic Trainers and Staying Healthy
The bar of excellence has moved. We’re following an all new set of standards for athletic trainers...
Full ArticlePlay Ball — Back to Some Regularly Scheduled Programming
The year was 1919. World War I had just ended. The Spanish Flu was a continuing threat. People were searching...
Full ArticleTime for Back-to-School Exams
Not the Kind You Study for — Student Athletes Need Their Sports Physical Exams As stores switch...
Full ArticleTips for Wearing a Mask
In light of Governor DeWine’s July 7 mask ordinance, we wanted to provide some tips for wearing and...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Robert Burger, M.D.
Robert Burger, M.D., is a founding member of Beacon Orthopaedics, served as President of Beacon for six...
Full Article5 Tips for Getting Back in Shape at Home
Getting back in shape at home can be difficult. Although gyms and fitness centers are beginning to open...
Full ArticleMeet the Working Dads of Beacon Orthopaedics
Happy Father’s Day from Beacon Orthopaedics! While we’re still outside the norm of what we are used...
Full ArticleInjury and Surgery Recovery at Beacon Orthopaedics
It’s no secret that recovering from an injury, either surgically or non-surgically, can be a difficult...
Full ArticleWhen Should You Go to The ER vs. Orthopedic Urgent Care?
As the weather warms and people begin to work outside more, the number of injuries related to outdoor...
Full ArticleFoot Doctor Q&A with Dr. Adam Miller
Meet Dr. Adam Miller Dr. Miller is Beacon’s orthopedic foot and ankle specialist. Having completed...
Full ArticleMeet Beacon’s Healthcare Hero Moms
This Mother’s Day is certainly outside the norm of what we are used to, which means we certainly need...
Full Article5 Tips to Keep Your Upper Body Strong
Our physical therapy team is committed to keeping our patients healthy and have provided tips to keep...
Full Article5 Tips to Keep Your Lower Body Healthy
Our physical therapy team is committed to keeping our patients healthy and have provided tips to keep...
Full Article5 Tips for a Healthy Back
Our physical therapy team is committed to keeping our patients healthy and have provided tips to keep...
Full ArticleInjury Recovery and Mental Health
Recovering from an injury can be difficult regardless of the severity. It interrupts your everyday life...
Full ArticleRecipes to Help Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you understand the importance of keeping up with your health. Below are three healthy...
Full ArticlePatient Success: Bonnie Archuleta
Bonnie Archuleta is no stranger to orthopedic care. After seven years of living with intense shoulder...
Full ArticleAll About Durable Medical Equipment
Durable medical equipment (DME) is medical supplies that helps people with a disability or injury complete...
Full ArticleWhy Is Walking Good for You?
Walking is a great way to improve and maintain your overall health, even if done for just half an hour...
Full ArticlePhysical Therapy for Sports Injuries
Almost every athlete will experience an injury at some point in their careers. Whether you’re a pro...
Full ArticleCraig Lindsey Receives NATA Servant’s Heart Award
At Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, each of our healthcare specialists bring experience...
Full ArticleThe Best Exercises for Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, and here at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine we’re passionate...
Full ArticleWhat 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...
Full Article10 Tips for Staying Healthy During Practice
With basketball season in full swing, it’s important to keep your young athlete healthy and happy....
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Jaideep Chunduri, M.D.
Jaideep Chunduri, M.D., a native of Dayton, OH, is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing...
Full ArticlePreparing for Your MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRIs, are often recommended to help officially diagnose injuries and conditions....
Full ArticleThe Best Foods to Eat for Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful inflammatory disease in which the joints become stiff and swollen. Although it...
Full ArticleTop Doctors 2020 at Beacon
Each year, physicians are selected by their peers in a survey, asking them which physicians they would...
Full ArticleHow a mother and daughter overcame similar sports injuries
Cincinnati Enquirer To read the full article from The Enquirer, please click here. If it’s...
Full ArticleHow Often Should You Wash Your Hands?
With the cold weather officially here, illness is spreading quickly through schools and office environments....
Full ArticleQ&A with Concussion Expert from Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Dr. Matic
A concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury, is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to either...
Full ArticleWhy Should I Donate Blood?
Have you ever wondered why you should donate blood? You’ve probably heard it can save lives, but do...
Full ArticleWinter Safety Tips
Are you prepared for the cold weather? Check out some of our winter safety tips below to help you avoid...
Full ArticleMeet the Best Knee Surgeons in the Cincinnati Area at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
At Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we are lucky to have some of the best knee surgeons in...
Full Article5 Tips for a Quick Recovery
If you’ve had surgery in the past, or have one coming up, you know the importance of a quick, effective...
Full ArticleIs Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for Your Joints?
We’ve all heard the myth that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis. You most likely heard...
Full ArticleBack Pain
If you work in an office, odds are you’ve experienced some uncomfortable days sitting at your desk....
Full ArticleWhy Do You Wake Up with A Headache?
Have you ever woken up with a headache? Many people do at some point in their lives, and often it isn’t...
Full ArticleWhy Shouldn’t You Eat Before Surgery?
If you’ve had surgery before, you were probably told not to eat or drink anything for a specified amount...
Full ArticleOsgood-Schlatter Disease
Has your child been complaining of knee pain recently? Is there a bony bump beneath their knee that is...
Full ArticleBack to the Mat (Again)
Injuries are not a foreign concept to athletes. No matter the sport, almost every participant experiences...
Full ArticleUrgent Care Cincinnati
There are quite a few urgent care centers in the Cincinnati Area. When disaster strikes and you need...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Dr. Steve Hamilton
Steve Hamilton, M.D. is a Cincinnati native and proud LaSalle High School alumnus. He stayed local and attended...
Full ArticleRotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head...
Full Article8 Trick-Or-Treating Safety Tips
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for most children. However, it can also be one...
Full ArticleProven Treatments for Hammertoe
Achieving full foot function without surgery is possible. The foot is a complex structure made up...
Full ArticleWhat is Hip Arthritis?
As our bodies age, we become increasingly at risk for degenerative joint conditions. Fortunately, arthritis...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Dr. Michael Planalp
Michael Planalp, M.D. is a board eligible Orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship trained spine surgeon. He...
Full ArticleBack on the Field
Turning A Potentially Devastating Diagnosis into a Success Story Growing up, Jaden Bode had always...
Full ArticleSteelers Quarterback Injures Elbow
Elbow injuries are common among athletes of almost all sports, from baseball to tennis and everything...
Full ArticleSprain vs Strain – What’s the Difference?
The terms “sprain” and “strain” are often used synonymously. However, they are not the same thing....
Full ArticleBeacon Doctor Shines in Dancing with the Stars
Since 1996, Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has been invested in our local communities. Each...
Full ArticleShould You Stretch Before Exercising?
A lot of myths about stretching before, during, and after exercise circulate through the athletic community....
Full ArticleOrthopaedic Surgeon FAQs
What is an orthopaedic surgeon? An orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specializes in the prevention,...
Full Article7 Tips for a Successful Surgery
7 Tips for a Successful Surgery Do you have an upcoming surgery that’s making you nervous? While you...
Full ArticleTennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a condition that many people have heard of, but few understand....
Full ArticleFeatured Physician: Dr. Nicole Goddard
Dr. Nicole Goddard is Board Certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in...
Full ArticlePreventing Heat and Hydration Related Problems in Young Athletes
Taking steps to stay healthy and hydrated this summer is especially important for athletes to avoid injuries...
Full ArticleHow to Save 40% or More on Your Joint Replacement
Recent studies reveal that choosing an Ambulatory Surgery Center instead of a hospital may reduce your...
Full ArticleHow Beacon Orthopaedics plans to grow after taking on a private equity investor
Cincinnati Business Courier To read the full article from the Business Courier, please click here. Beacon...
Full ArticleBack to School Safety Tips
Back to School: Part Two Back to school season is an exciting time, but often leads to an influx of...
Full ArticleHow Can You Help Prevent Hip Arthritis
Dr. Burleson, an orthopaedic hip specialist, shares tips to preventing this common condition. Unfortunately,...
Full ArticleWhy is Back to School Season Dangerous?
Back to School: Part One It’s no surprise that back to school season sees a spike of visits to...
Full ArticleThis Orthopedic Doctor Specializes in Keeping Baseball Players on the Field
When the Vanderbilt Commodores won the 2019 College World Series finals, it was also a personal victory...
Full ArticleSports Injury Care
If you’ve ever had a sports injury, you know the importance of quick action and effective treatment....
Full ArticleThe Worst (and Best) Shoes for Your Feet
Summer is the season of flip flops and sandals due to the warm weather. However, when it comes to arch...
Full ArticleOvercoming Multiple Injuries
How Beacon Helped Kaleb Moell Get Back in The Game Athletes battle injuries all the time. From sprained...
Full ArticleFeatured Physician – Dr. Cha
Dr. Peter Cha serves as the team physician of the Cincinnati Wolfhounds rugby team, medical director...
Full ArticleSimple Tips for Healthier Joints
Looking to get the most out of your joints? Apply some of these tips to maintain optimal joint health...
Full ArticleWhat to Expect from an Orthopaedic Clinic Visit
Knowing what to expect from an office visit at your orthopaedic clinic can help you be prepared and maximize...
Full ArticleOrthopaedic Urgent Care
Have you ever broken a bone? If you have, odds are you went straight to the emergency room at a local...
Full ArticleConcussions
Symptoms and Treatment Concussions are a common injury in sports. Many people experience this mild...
Full ArticleSigns of Dehydration
During the hot summer months, urgent care centers and emergency rooms see an influx of people suffering...
Full ArticleJuvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1 in every 1,000 children. It is characterized...
Full ArticleAnother major Cincinnati doctor group to expand via private equity deal
Cincinnati Business Courier To read the full article from the Business Courier, please click...
Full ArticleAbove and Beyond: Part Two
How Dr. Foad’s Patient Care Surpassed Expectations for an Expecting Mother This is Part Two of a...
Full ArticleAbove and Beyond: Part One
How Dr. Foad’s Patient Care Surpassed Expectations for an Expecting Mother May 9th of 2019 began...
Full ArticleCan a Torn Shoulder Labrum Heal on Its Own?
Dr. Steve Hamilton, a sub-specialty trained sports medicine surgeon at Beacon Orthopaedics, offers insight...
Full ArticleTech Neck
What Is “Tech Neck” and How Do You Prevent It? Society revolves around technology. Our sedentary...
Full ArticleFive Exercises to Do in The Workplace
Keeping fit and healthy when you have a desk job can be a challenge. Sitting all day is not good for...
Full ArticleOveruse Injuries
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is well underway, and with all of the hustle and bustle around game time,...
Full ArticleCommon Hip Injuries
Learn more about recognizing and overcoming common hip injuries. Fortunately, the human hip joint...
Full ArticleQuestions to Ask Before Your Hip Surgery
Dr. Drew Burleson, a hip surgeon at Beacon Orthopaedics in Miamisburg, lets patients know what questions...
Full ArticleExercising with Hip Impingement (FAI)
Dr. Steve Hamilton, a sub-specialty trained sports medicine surgeon at Beacon Orthopedics, explains how...
Full ArticleCommon Golf Injuries
Getting Back on the Green The summer months bring people out of their homes to soak up the sun and...
Full ArticleScoliosis Awareness Month
Is A Curve in Your Spine Going to Change Your Life? June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and Beacon...
Full ArticleWhen Diving Becomes Dangerous
5 Things to Remember About Diving Injuries When you go to a pool, you’re likely to notice the “No...
Full ArticleProven Treatments for Hip Arthritis
Dr. Drew Burleson, a hip arthroscopy specialist at Beacon Orthopaedics in Miamisburg (Dayton), shares...
Full ArticleMinimally Invasive Hip Procedures
Beacon Orthopaedics leads the region in minimally invasive treatment options. Repairing damaged hip...
Full ArticleShoulder Stretches
With spring right around the corner, it's important to teach proper stretching techniques to overhead...
Full ArticleNow Available: Hip Surgery for Dayton Athletes
Dr. Drew Burleson of Beacon Orthopaedics provides the insight of a college level athlete and a sub-specialized...
Full ArticleA Better Way to Perform Hip Scope surgery
Dr. Drew Burleson of Beacon Orthopaedics brings a better operating table to the region. One of the advantages...
Full ArticleHip Arthroscopy is Now Available in Dayton, OH
Dr. Drew Burleson is a fellowship trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who brings specialized training...
Full ArticleFull Thickness Gluteus Medius Repair with or without Labral Repair
The intent of this protocol is to provide guidelines for your patient’s therapy progression. It is...
Full ArticlePain Medication Safety
SAFE Use, Storage, and Disposal of Prescription Opioid Medicines from the American Academy of Orthopaedic...
Full ArticleREHABILITATION GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE DYNAMIC STABILITY
PHASE I – BASELINE STABILIZATION Goals: Diminish pain and inflammation Improve posterior...
Full ArticleNon-Operative Knee Pain
BFR- for quad strengthening Hip abductor and Glute strengthening à must be able to perform one...
Full ArticlePatellofemoral Syndrome (Non-Operative)
Hip abductor and Glute strengthening à must be able to perform one legged squat with knee control...
Full ArticleRotator Cuff Tear/Tendinitis/ Impingement Syndrome Non-Operative
Weeks 1-4 Upper Body Ergometer PROM: full in all planes with emphasis on functional IR Scapular...
Full ArticleDr. Haleem Chaudhary Featured on Living Senior Smart (WCPO)
Dr. Haleem Chaudhary is a joint replacement specialist at Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. ...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – ACHILLES TENDON REPAIR
-6 weeks of walking boot starting at first visit w/ 3 heel lifts - decrease 1 heel lift per week Medication: If...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY
WEIGHT BEARING/MOVEMENT Unless told otherwise by Dr. Burleson, you should be non-weight bearing on the...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
MOVEMENT You can move your elbow as much as tolerated. You should come out of your sling...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – MEDIAL EPICONDYLE ORIF
SLING/MOVEMENT You will be placed in a soft cast for 1 week after your surgery. This will limit the...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS HIP ARTHROSCOPY WITH TROCHANTERIC BURSECTOMY
MOVEMENT You are touch down (50%) weight bearing after surgery; it is required that you use crutches...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – UCL Reconstruction
- Start of week 2: Elbow brace 30-60 deg. -Begin PT @ week & 7: Isotonics of scap/shoulder/elbow/forearm/wrist -Week...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – ULNAR NERVE DECOMPRESSION/TRANSPOSITION
MOVEMENT It is okay to come out of the sling to move the shoulder and wrist. Light passive range of...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - Abductor Repair
Post Op WB as tolerated Brace 6 weeks limiting adduction PROM at week 1 No CPM Week...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - HIP ARTHROSCOPY WITH LABRAL REPAIR
MOVEMENT You are touch down (50%) weight bearing after surgery; it is required that you use crutches...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - PATELLAR REALIGNMENT
Post- op - Ambulation locked at 0 for 6 weeks - Early PROM with CPM up to 90 deg. - MPFL: limit CPM...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - ORIF PATELLA
BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk with the brace locked in extension with full weight. Have the brace locked...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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 ...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE 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...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - QUAD/PATELLA TENDON REPAIR
Post op Can start incremental PROM at 4-7 weeks ( i.e. 15° Weekly) have brace mirror this Start...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - KNEE Tibial plateau fracture
TTWB for 6 weeks Brace locked in extension while ambulating Early PT for Quad sets/SLR CPM ...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - AC JOINT/CC LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION
Post op Sling x 4 weeks PT @ 4 weeks for PROM SLING/MOVEMENT For the first 4 weeks after...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - PROXIMAL HAMSTRING REPAIR
Post op -PWB as tolerated immediately, wean off crutches at 6 weeks - No brace - At 4 weeks begin...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - OPEN PECTORALIS MAJOR REPAIR
Post op Begin PROM PT at 4 weeks Can feed self and pendulums in initial weeks only Sling for...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - ORIF CLAVICLE FRACTURE
Post Op Can start pendulums @ 1 week Start PT @ 4 weeks @ 7 weeks no ROM restrictions if no...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY WITH LABRAL REPAIR
-Sling x 4 weeks -Begin PT @ week 1 or 4 Week 1: PROM if older/subjective instability -Week 4: PROM...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY/DECOMPRESSION/MUMFORD
SLING/MOVEMENT You may come out of the sling and move your shoulder both with passive and active range...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY WITH ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR
ROM Sling x 4 weeks Start PT x 4 weeks Limit ER to 30 deg. SLING/MOVEMENT For the...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY WITH ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR
ROM Sling x 4 weeks Passive ROM @ 4 weeks Active ROM @ 7 weeks Light strength @ 10 weeks Large...
Full ArticlePOSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
MOVEMENT You can walk and bend your knee as much as tolerated. Use your crutches for the first week. ...
Full ArticleFLEXOR/PRONATOR MASS REPAIR
IMMEDIATE POSTOPERATIVE PHASE Goals Protect healing tissue Decrease pain/inflammation ...
Full ArticleTommy John Rehabilitation
Introduction The ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction is a tendon transfer procedure. No muscles...
Full ArticleTriceps Repair
Maximum Protection Phase (Day 1 to Week 8) Weeks 0-2 Brace: 30 to 60 degrees flexion ROM: ...
Full ArticleULNAR NERVE TRANSPOSITION
0 to 2 weeks: Squeeze soft sponge or a soft putty Elbow supported in sling leaving the wrist...
Full ArticleHIP ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION
GENERAL GOALS: Non-antalgic gait (No pain with ambulation) Increase passive ROM of the affected...
Full ArticleACHILLES TENDON REPAIR
POST OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT Posterior splint for 14 days NWB with crutches WEEKS 2-6 ...
Full ArticleConditions for Knee Replacement
Healthy knees are vital for many people to complete every day, physical activities. Unfortunately,...
Full ArticleWhat to Expect After AC Reconstruction
When we think of the shoulder joint, we often think of a single joint that allows us to raise or lower...
Full ArticleExercises to Strengthen Your Hips
The hip is a large, deep ball and socket joint that joins many muscles, ligaments and tendons. These...
Full ArticleTotal Shoulder Replacement or Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement or Reverse Shoulder Replacement Shoulder arthroplasty, often called a total...
Full ArticleRotator Cuff Tear and Surgery
In this article, the experts at Beacon Orthopaedics explore the range of symptoms involved with rotator...
Full ArticleFrequently Asked Questions: AC Joint Injuries
AC joint injuries are common among those who participate in competitive athletics. Two of the most common...
Full ArticleMACI Procedure for Knee Rejuvenation
Dr. Razzano spent some time explaining the MACI procedure on the WING radio station (ESPN 1410) in Dayton,...
Full ArticleFrequently Asked Questions About Hip Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that has revolutionized the way that complex hip conditions are treated....
Full ArticleHow 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....
Full ArticleIs My Hip Pain From Arthritis or Bursitis?
Your hips have a herculean task: they must support the weight and movement of your entire body while...
Full ArticlePincer, Cam and Combined Hip Impingement
The hip is the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. The ball-shaped head of the femur (thigh bone)...
Full ArticleHow to Restore Hip Flexibility and Strength
Tight hip flexors are probably the most common muscle imbalance in America. That’s because the average...
Full ArticleHow Active Can I Be After Joint Replacement?
A combined 280,000 joint replacement surgeries were performed in 2016, according to the American Joint...
Full ArticleACL Tears and Treatments
An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear can be a devastating injury to an athlete or to anyone else...
Full ArticleWhat to Expect When Your Doctor Recommends Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator cuff surgery repairs damaged shoulders, specifically damage caused by injuries. The injury may...
Full ArticleTotal Shoulder Replacement Surgery
When the damage to your shoulder is extensive and can't be effectively repaired with rotator cuff surgery...
Full ArticleShoulder Pain: Common Causes and Proven Solutions
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