Types of Foot & Ankle Deformities That Cause Pain and Dysfunction
Trauma that has caused changes to bone development and/or improper fracture healing
Flat feet (low arches, pes planus)
High arches (Cavus foot)
Bunions (inflamed, hard lump on…
What Is Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint contracts and thickens, making shoulder movement difficult. The reason for this problem is not completely…
A herniated (sometimes referred to as a ruptured) disc occurs when the spinal disc, which is the cushion between the vertebrae, bulges outside its regular position. As a result, nerves can become pinched, sending pain down a leg or arm. The…
An acetabular (hip) labral tear involves injury to the elastic soft tissue surrounding the ball-and-socket joint that holds the top of your thighbone in place. Labral tears often occur in athletes that change directions quickly and forcibly and also…
Hip arthritis can occur from wear and tear or may follow an injury of the joint. Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and the range of…
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that gives doctors a clear view of the inside of a joint. This helps them diagnose and treat joint problems.
During hip arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your hip joint…
Hip revision surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip joint that has been worn or damaged over time. This can result from an infection or just normal wear and tear of the prosthetic hip. Revision surgery helps to correct the problem so the…
Joint preservation is the reconstruction and repair of the natural bones, cartilage, and ligaments of the joint using advanced arthroscopic (minimally invasive) techniques rather than removing the entire joint and replacing it with an implant (joint…
Arthritis is the loss of cartilage (cushioning material) between the bones, resulting in bone-on-bone contact. Loss of this cartilage results in pain, and a limited range of motion sometimes occurs. The type of arthritis that commonly occurs in the…
Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement
To achieve optimal results, our specialists use advanced technology for better precision. Dr. John Hoffman, one of our experienced orthopaedic surgeons, uses patient-specific cutting guides to perform a more…