Joint Replacement
Dr. J.Stuart Melvin is a contributing author on Arthritis-health.com, where he has written patient education content about arthritis conditions and treatment. Melvin, S. Should You Get a Cortisone Steroid Injection? Arthritis-health. Updated June 16, 2020 https://www.arthritis-health.com/blog/should-you-get-cortisone-steroid-injection Read More
A recent article in the Journal of Arthroplasty found golfers returned to golf at a higher level and with less discomfort within 6 months after total knee replacement. Read article: Total Knee Replacement Improves Golfer's Handicap Read More
Joan W. is one of those people who is always on the go, all the time. She goes to the gym. She walks everywhere, teaches yoga full-time, and, until a few years ago, she was a professional dancer. She danced professionally throughout her twenties and... Read More
So you’re ready to have your knee replaced. You’re tired of the pain and stiffness that affects your daily activity caused by your arthritic knee. Total knee replacement surgery is your best option, but you’ve heard horror stories about the pain from your friends—and you’re... Read More
Six things to help you get back on your feet quickly Total hip replacement and total knee replacement are among the most successful surgeries performed today. For patients with severe hip or knee arthritis, total joint replacement can have a dramatic impact on quality of... Read More
In this video, you’ll gain a basic understanding of factors involved in hip preservation. In addition, hip arthroscopy is discussed, as well as hip replacement and the benefits of the anterior approach to hip replacement. Presenting the information are Drs. Benjamin McArthur, Andrew Wolff, and... Read More
Hip dysplasia is a fairly common condition in both adolescents and adults. It ranges from being a barely detectable issue to a severe malformation that causes extreme pain and disruption to daily life. The following is basic yet important information to know in the event... Read More
Total hip replacement today can be performed safely as an outpatient surgical procedure with an innovative and highly successful technique. An anterior hip replacement approach can enable patients with arthritis of the hip to have surgery in the morning and actually go home in the... Read More
What is a partial knee replacement? A partial knee replacement, also called unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, or UKA, is a surgery that aims to resurface only the arthritic or damaged portion of the knee joint. Anatomy: The inside of the knee can be divided into three... Read More
It is with a grateful heart that we announce Dr. Anthony Unger’s retirement, effective December 31, 2024. As a founding member of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Unger has had the privilege of forming lasting relationships with many patients and their families. It has been a true honor for him to provide care across multiple generations, and he deeply values the trust placed in him by so many.
