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Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage

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|Date: March 28, 2023
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Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage

There’s a misconception that inflammatory conditions affect mostly older patients, but they often impact ...

There’s a misconception that inflammatory conditions affect mostly older patients, but they often impact much younger people—in their 20s and 30s. By catching inflammation of the joints early, rheumat ...

March 28, 2023
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can ...

We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can start to wear out from the effects of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic injur ...

September 24, 2021
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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

There are three basic approaches to a total hip replacement. The most commonly used approach in the Unite ...

There are three basic approaches to a total hip replacement. The most commonly used approach in the United States is a posterior lateral approach where a skin incision is made over the posterior part ...

September 24, 2021
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surge ...

Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surgery. For hip replacements, this involves making a 4 - 5 inch incision either in the back or the ...

September 24, 2021
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventin ...

Adapted from the "Preventing Falls" DocTalk by Dr. Rabiah Ali 0:16 | Why are we concerned about preventing falls?We’re concerned about preventing falls for a number of reasons, but the most important ...

September 01, 2021
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Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!

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|Date: July 12, 2021
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Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!

Content derived from DocTalk with Andy Ashbaugh, MD, Sports Medicine https://www.youtube.com/embed/VT0Nns ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Andy Ashbaugh, MD, Sports Medicine https://www.youtube.com/embed/VT0NnswQEEE What is Sports Medicine?Sports Medicine focuses on physical activity and how to prevent a ...

July 12, 2021
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

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|Date: June 23, 2021
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

Valley has gained the distinction of being the first hospital in the U.S. to install the VELYS Robotic-As ...

Valley has gained the distinction of being the first hospital in the U.S. to install the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, an innovative, new tool for surgeons performing total knee replacement. Willia ...

June 23, 2021
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Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

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|Date: December 16, 2020
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Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Do you have an upcoming X-ray or CT appointment? Thanks to advances in technology, gonadal (testicles and ...

Do you have an upcoming X-ray or CT appointment? Thanks to advances in technology, gonadal (testicles and ovaries) and fetal (baby) lead apron shields are no longer necessary, per the American College ...

December 16, 2020
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Preventing Low Back Pain While You’re Expecting— Tips for Pregnancy Posture

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|Date: October 12, 2020
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Preventing Low Back Pain While You’re Expecting— Tips for Pregnancy Posture

by Janelle Trippany DPT, CLT-LANA, PRPC, Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist III, Valley Medic ...

by Janelle Trippany DPT, CLT-LANA, PRPC, Lymphedema and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist III, Valley Medical Center Rehabilitation Services Good posture is always important, but during pregnancy it’s e ...

October 12, 2020
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Dr. Barrett’s Joint Replacement Blog

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|Date: October 29, 2018
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Dr. Barrett’s Joint Replacement Blog

Dr. William Barrett is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in pri ...

Dr. William Barrett is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He performs more than 500 joint replacement procedu ...

October 29, 2018
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Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage

Tender, Swollen Joints? Evaluating and Treating Early May Prevent Long-Term Debilitating Damage

Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Preventing Falls and What to Do If You Have a Fall

Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!

Injured, In Training or Getting Back to Pre-Pandemic Exercise? Sports Medicine can Help!

A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Reproductive Lead Shielding No Longer Needed for X-ray or CT Appointments

Preventing Low Back Pain While You’re Expecting— Tips for Pregnancy Posture

Preventing Low Back Pain While You’re Expecting— Tips for Pregnancy Posture

Dr. Barrett’s Joint Replacement Blog

Dr. Barrett’s Joint Replacement Blog