Patient Satisfaction After Knee ReplacementSep 13, 2023The diagnosis of knee surgery is a difficult decision for many patients. It is usually the last resort for most people. If knee replacement is recommended to you or a loved one, rest easy. Continue reading →
PRP Treatments for Knee ArthritisJul 06, 2023Living with arthritis can be a challenge, limiting your mobility with chronic joint pain. When knee arthritis prevents you from enjoying the lifestyle you want, consider regenerative treatment options available today.Continue reading →
Best Treatments for Arthritis PainMay 05, 2023In May, we celebrate Arthritis Awareness Month. Living with arthritis can be painful, limiting your ability to perform daily tasks. The good news is that the symptoms can be alleviated with various treatments.Continue reading →
Is Your SI Joint Causing Hip Pain?Apr 04, 2023Understanding how to distinguish hip pain from Sacroiliac Joint pain, or SI joint pain, is crucial when trying to find relief. Continue reading →
Partial Knee Replacement vs. Total Knee Replacement: What Are My Options?Mar 13, 2023Knee pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans suffering from arthritis. For patients who have arthritis and have been through a round of nonsurgical treatment, knee replacement is an outstanding option.Continue reading →
Can PRP Injections Help Shoulder Pain?Feb 20, 2023Shoulder pain is disruptive and disabling for most of my patients. With recent advances in medicine, there are now new options for treating painful shoulder issues. Many of my patients ask about an alternative treatment for shoulder pain.Continue reading →
Sign You Might Have a Labral Tear in Your HipJan 16, 2023Hip pain affects roughly 40% of athletes and active adults and around 15% of all people over 60.1 The causes of hip pain are complex, but one of the most common is linked to a hip labral tear. Continue reading →
The Benefit of Exercise for Arthritis PainDec 13, 2022Are you concerned that exercising with arthritis could worsen joint pain? The answer may surprise you. Research shows that exercise is essential for optimizing the physical and mental aspects of managing arthritis pain.Continue reading →
Dealing with Joint Pain after 50Nov 10, 2022As we age, the occasional aches and pains in our joints are expected. Practicing self-care during those times with an ice pack or warm bath may be all that is needed to alleviate the pain. Continue reading →
How Weight Affects Your JointsOct 06, 2022The holidays are just around the corner! First, there’s Halloween and all the candy that comes with it. Next is Thanksgiving—a holiday revolving around rich, buttery cooking and afternoon naps. Continue reading →
How Vitamin D and Proper Nutrition Affect Your Joint ReplacementSep 09, 2022Vitamin D comes in many forms and has many benefits. Did you know it’s especially beneficial after a joint replacement?Continue reading →
Preparing your Home before Knee ReplacementAug 03, 2022For most people, recovering from knee surgery in the comfort of home seems better than recovering in a hospital room. Modern surgical methods have made it possible for some patients to return home the day of or soon after knee replacement surgery. Continue reading →
What is Joint Preservation?Jul 05, 2022The human body has a miraculous ability to heal itself through fighting infections, healing wounds, and repairing internal damage. Joint preservation utilizes this incredible self-healing ability to preserve deteriorating joints.Continue reading →
Is Outpatient Hip Replacement Right for You?Jul 05, 2022Did you know that hip replacement has become one of the most common and most successful surgeries in medicine?Continue reading →
Is Outpatient Knee Surgery Right for Me?Jun 06, 2022Did you know that total knee replacements are one of the most successful procedures in all medicine? In the past, mostly elderly patients had joint replacement surgeries. Continue reading →
Patient Benefits after Knee Replacement SurgeryJun 06, 2022Over 800,000 people have knee replacement surgery each year. Knee replacement surgery has become a common procedure for improving patients' pain, mobility, and quality of life when experiencing chronic knee pain.Continue reading →
The Warning Signs of Avascular Necrosis of the HipMay 05, 2022Every year between 10,000 and 20,000 Americans develop avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis is the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply and is a painful bone condition that worsens over time and affects your mobility.Continue reading →
Common Knee Injuries to AvoidApr 12, 2022Did you know that our knees support 80% of our body weight when we stand and absorb up to one and a half times our weight when walking? The knee is the largest joint in the body and is responsible for bearing weight and facilitating movement.Continue reading →
New Year, New Knee Jan 06, 2022Don’t let knee pain slow you down in 2022! In the new year, make changes to improve your lifestyle. That means taking action to relieve your knee pain. Consider a long-term solution, such as knee replacement surgery.Continue reading →
10 Questions to Ask Your Knee SurgeonJan 06, 2022Improved quality of life, increased mobility, and pain relief are all common results of knee replacement surgery. If you are considering knee replacement, knowing the right questions to ask your doctor is key.Continue reading →
Activities to Avoid After Hip ReplacementOct 20, 2021Over my career, I have seen countless patients whose lives have forever been changed for the better with a hip replacement. This is one of the most successful surgeries ever devised.Continue reading →
Signs You Should See an Orthopedic Specialist for Your KneesOct 13, 2021Orthopedic surgery is the field of medicine dealing with decreasing pain and improving function of the muscles and bones of our body. Occasional minor knee pain is very common and does not usually require the services of an orthopedist.Continue reading →
The Importance of Physical Therapy After Knee ReplacementOct 06, 2021Why Physical Therapy? Many patients ask me why they need physical therapy (PT) after their knee replacement. A proper response to this leads us to the effect that surgery has on the knee joint.Continue reading →
Benefits of Robotic Knee ReplacementSep 28, 2021According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, total knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in all of medicine with more than 600,000 procedures each year.Continue reading →
Consider a Second Opinion for Your Shoulder PainJun 03, 2021I strive to help my patients understand their shoulder anatomy, conditions and treatment options. Many of my patients are looking for a second expert opinion on their shoulder diagnosis.Continue reading →
ACL InjuriesMay 14, 2021One of your knee’s most important ligaments is the ACL, the anterior cruciate ligament. Its job is to keep your lower leg bone from sliding too far forward. This ability to maintain the stability of the knee is lost when the ACL tears.Continue reading →
Meniscus TearsMay 07, 2021Meniscus tears are one of the most common types of knee injury. The injury is usually referred to as torn cartilage in the knee. Meniscus tears can cause you to experience pain, swelling, or a decrease in range of motion,...Continue reading →
Rotator Cuff Tears Apr 30, 2021The rotator cuff is a group of muscles located around the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff helps to initiate the movement of our shoulder and arm upward.Continue reading →
5 Foods for Your Joint HealthApr 29, 2021Your everyday routine can have a significant impact on the health and longevity of your joints. Although there is no diet cure for arthritis, certain foods have been shown to fight inflammation, strengthen bones and boost the immune system.Continue reading →
The Role of AI in Joint ReplacementApr 05, 2021From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. Robotics has also assumed an important role in medicine and healthcare.Continue reading →
What Are the Best Materials for Joint Replacement?Mar 02, 2021Are you considering a joint replacement surgery? What are the best materials for the surfaces that contact one another? These are called the bearing surfaces. Let’s look at the benefits of different materials to understand the proposed procedure.Continue reading →
The Role of Biologics in OrthopedicsFeb 03, 2021Many improvements have been made in the past few decades in understanding the mechanics of the body, the healing of tissues, and the course of progression of diseases like arthritis.Continue reading →
Reverse Shoulder Replacement | Dr. Amir JamaliDec 25, 2020Shoulder arthritis is a debilitating condition that can affect range of motion and cause pain and loss of function. In many cases, a standard shoulder replacement can be performed with excellent restoration of function and elimination of pain.Continue reading →
Treating Shoulder Impingement | Dr. Amir JamaliDec 18, 2020You may not be familiar with the term shoulder impingement, but you may have heard its more common name, “swimmer’s shoulder.” It’s an apt description, as swimmers have a greater chance of developing this condition because of the stress on joints...Continue reading →
Solutions for Shoulder ArthritisNov 14, 2020Shoulder arthritis is caused by a deterioration of cartilage that happens over time as a result of joint movement. Cartilage coats the inside of joints and in effect keeps the bones from rubbing together.Continue reading →
Hip Dysplasia in AdultsNov 07, 2020Hip dysplasia is a condition that is rooted in the early years of life, but often does not fully impact joint function until adulthood. Continue reading →
Hip InstabilityOct 24, 2020In our practice we deal with many rather obvious problems such as fractures and dislocations of the hip. Instability of the hip is a much more subtle condition.Continue reading →
Hip (Femoroacetabular) ImpingementMay 31, 2020Like many joints in the body, the hip joint is a “ball and socket” system. The femoral head is the round top of the thigh bone that fits into the acetabular socket. For this system to work, the parts need to work together flawlessly, and there must be suffContinue reading →
When Is Hip Replacement Necessary?May 25, 2020Although hip replacement is major surgery, it is also one of the most routine surgical procedures performed in the U.S. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 Americans received artificial hips last year,...Continue reading →
Cold Facts About Frozen ShoulderMay 18, 2020If you experience sudden limited arm movement, the cause may be a condition known as frozen shoulder. Normal shoulder motion becomes painful, as the tissues which surround the shoulder joint thicken and lose flexibility.Continue reading →
Treating SLAP Tears Apr 09, 2020Your shoulder is one of the most active joints in your body. It provides flexibility in more directions than any other joint.Continue reading →
COVID-19 and the Role of Home-made MasksApr 02, 2020As we all prepare to go through the difficult challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some bright spots around the world. Those are from countries that have been able to slow down the virus and even eliminate new cases. Continue reading →
The Connection Between Poor Sleep and Sore JointsDec 29, 2019Quality sleep is one of the most important aspects of your health. It's not uncommon for people who sleep poorly to have joint pain - but why?Continue reading →
Here’s What to Know After Joint Replacement SurgeryDec 28, 2019Joint replacement surgery is a common medical procedure. The dedicated professionals of Joint Preservation Institute offer the following recommendations and suggestions to help you make the most of your time after joint replacement surgery,...Continue reading →
Joint-Friendly Stretches to Do If You Have Knee PainOct 03, 2019Knee pain resulting from arthritis is not an uncommon occurrence, especially among older people.Continue reading →
Causes of Joint Replacement FailureSep 13, 2019In our previous blog post, we discussed the positive results and survival of modern hip and knee replacements. As mentioned, in spite of these good results, these implants do occasionally have to be revised.Continue reading →
How Long Do Joint Replacements Last?Aug 04, 2019While joint replacements are extremely effective in restoring function to joints damaged by injury or disease, they do not last forever. They are mechanical devices that are exposed to the high stresses of daily activity.Continue reading →
Is Knee Pain Hereditary?Jul 05, 2019You received your eye color from mom and your hair from your dad, but what about your knee pain? That may, in fact, also run in the family. There are a number of risk factors for knee pain and arthritis.Continue reading →
Exploring Customized Treatment for Knee ReplacementJun 05, 2019Your knee is divided into three different compartments: the medial compartment (the inside part of the knee), the lateral compartment (the outside part of the knee) and the patellofemoral compartment (the front of the knee,...Continue reading →
About Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for ArthritisMay 06, 2019Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a cutting-edge medical technique that can promote healing. PRP uses your body’s own blood to stimulate the health of joints and tendons.Continue reading →
Joint Preservation vs. Replacement: What’s Your Best Option?Apr 06, 2019Most people are familiar with joint replacement. It is replacing the surface of a joint with a metal, ceramic and/or plastic device to take the place of the worn out joint.Continue reading →
How Does Colder Weather Affect My Knee Pain?Mar 07, 2019Patients often tell me that cold weather brings out the worst of their knee pain. Cold weather can exacerbate joint pain in anyone suffering from chronic joint disorders.Continue reading →
On Customized TreatmentAug 05, 2017An Imaginary Conversation With Your Dentist. Dentist, "Mr. Johnson, you have 3 teeth that have severe decay and we need to extract them. I am most comfortable with dentures rather than implants. I am going to extract all your teeth and give you some...Continue reading →
Introductory BlogpostJul 19, 2017Welcome to my introductory blog post. We live in an amazing time where the barriers to communication are largely disappearing.Continue reading →