In today’s world consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about their purchasing decisions and are demanding more information before they are willing to commit to buying just about anything. This is completely understandable given the immense amount of information that we have to process every …

By Adam Felman

This article was originally published on July 31, 2017 on MedicalNewsToday

The word "health" refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. Healthcare exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health.

In 2015, the population of the United …

Updated: Sep 10

Is your child or a friend's child having Orthopedic/Spinal surgery?

This week we have Ameeka George, MS, CPNP from Columbia University Medical Center/Children's Hospital of New York's Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Dept answering your questions!

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Reviewed by: Daniel Kao, AGACNP-BC

Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which you supplant the joint injured by a prosthesis. This type of intervention can relieve the patient's pain and help him move more easily, feel better and recover his quality of life. The hips and knees are the …

Written by: George Kramb

The medical device industry has experienced a boom in recent years, this has gone hand in hand with the development of state-of-the-art devices that provide greater benefits to patients.

Medical devices are instruments and implements used in the diagnosis or …

Ameeka George, MS, CPNP is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in Pediatric Orthopedic-Spine Surgery, with an emphasis on Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis and autism.

Last week we had her take user submissions to answer questions about Pediatric Ortho-Spine Surgery! Here were …

Let’s face it. There is just not enough time in a doctors day to spend with patients. Today the average amount of time a doctor spends with a patient is 7min. That is 7min to get all the information you need about your upcoming surgery. Quite frankly it is just not enough. Think about how many …

Arthroplasty is another name for knee replacement surgery. This surgery is meant to replace a worn out, diseased, or a damaged knee. An artificial joint is used as a replacement to help reduce joint pain and help return the patient back to normal, daily living [1].

Adults ranging from 60 to …

The Morning of Surgery

Undergoing surgery is a very stressful situation, with all the unknowns and anxiety, especially if it is your first time. But the hospital staff are available to try to make things easier for you.

When you arrive at the hospital, your personal data will be requested, …

You may have heard of professional athletes suffering from a knee injury called ACL tear, or have known someone to have suffered from a ACL injury. But what is the ACL, how does it get injured, and what are some treatment options?

What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament?

The anterior cruciate …