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Who is the Ideal Candidate for Robotic Knee Replacement in Georgia?

Who is the Ideal Candidate for Robotic Knee Replacement in Georgia?

Robotic knee replacement has transformed the field of orthopedic surgery, offering patients a cutting-edge option for restoring mobility and reducing knee pain. While the benefits of robotic-assisted knee replacement are recognized by many, determining who’s the right candidate is key for achieving life-changing results. By  understanding patient suitability, the procedure may deliver its full potential and provide better alignment, faster recovery, and lasting relief.

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hardware removal
Understanding Hardware Removal Recovery 

Understanding Hardware Removal Recovery 

When it comes to healing from a fracture or injury, proper cast care plays a vital role in ensuring a successful recovery. Casts are designed to immobilize and protect the affected area, giving your body the stability it needs to heal. However, maintaining your cast isn’t just about comfort—it’s about preventing complications, promoting healing, and getting you back to your daily life faster.

Whether it’s your first time with a cast or you’re looking for a refresher, Dr. Ashford’s tips will help you during the recovery process with confidence and ease.

 

Welcome to Ashford Orthopedic Specialists, where we are devoted to keeping you strong, one step at a time.

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Cast Care the Right Way

Cast Care the Right Way

When it comes to healing from a fracture or injury, proper cast care plays a vital role in ensuring a successful recovery. Casts are designed to immobilize and protect the affected area, giving your body the stability it needs to heal. However, maintaining your cast isn’t just about comfort—it’s about preventing complications, promoting healing, and getting you back to your daily life faster.

Whether it’s your first time with a cast or you’re looking for a refresher, Dr. Ashford’s tips will help you during the recovery process with confidence and ease.

 

Welcome to Ashford Orthopedic Specialists, where we are devoted to keeping you strong, one step at a time.

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Sports Medicine
What is Sports Medicine?

What is Sports Medicine?

You might have seen this term used a lot—but what does it actually mean? The simple answer would be that it refers to health specialists that take care of athletes, but that would be an oversimplification.

Sports medicine involves different techniques and professionals that work together to keep and restore health in our athletes, but also people that maintain active lifestyles and/or perform certain high-impact activities. Let’s break it down and fully understand what sports medicine is and how it can help you.

 

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Push through the Pain
Push through the Pain? Learn What to Do about an Injured Joint

Push through the Pain? Learn What to Do about an Injured Joint

While there are times and places to “push through the pain,” injuries in athletic settings are not one of them! Pain is your body’s way of telling you something’s not right—and more importantly, a warning that, if you keep moving, you may cause even more damage.

Going back to the gym, field or pool immediately after rolling your ankle, twisting the knee, or tweaking the shoulder is rarely the correct answer. On the other hand, laying down all day on the couch while eating and rewatching your favorite shows in the hopes that your joints will magically heal, while tempting, might not be great either.

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