Patient Education
Written by Dr Richard Forster MD Many patients are surprised to learn that the average length of stay in hospital following knee and hip replacements for my patients is now only 2 days with some patients opting to go home on the first post op day In this article we…
Written by Dr Richard Forster MD Before Surgery Now that my surgery is scheduled what do I have to do Our office will call your insurance company for pre certification if required Dr Forster will notify your primary care physician in writing of the upcoming surgery If you have a…
You have just had an arthroscopic surgery It is most important to remember that although the external incisions are small the interior structures take four to eight weeks to heal and quiet down Overuse of your knee during this period can slow down your recovery Swelling You can expect some…
A very good reference site concerning osteoarthritis of the knee can be found on my home page at the link Kettering Joint Center Non operative Treatment 1 8216 Natural Treatment 8216 can minimize stress on our knees Weight loss and exercise are key to the success of this treatment Studies…
Although arthroscopic surgery is a relatively minor procedure it is still invasive with potential risks and complications It also requires a period of rest from normal activity Planning for the Procedure The arthroscopic surgery is done as an outpatient In most cases the procedure takes somewhere between 30 and 45…
Essentially there are three choices that could be made when deciding what type of graft is to be used for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament Each of the grafts has its positives and negatives and I would like to outline those for you Patellar Tendon Graft The patellar tendon…