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April 12, 2024
Knee replacement surgery is a daunting prospect for many of the 32.5 million adults in the U.S. who have osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis. Over time, cartilage in the knee joint...
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July 12, 2017
For many years, the gold standard for surgical treatment of certain painful neck conditions has been a procedure called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. This surgery can effectively relieve p...
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July 11, 2017A fractured wrist proved a fortuitous twist of fate for Bill. Dr. Kessler not only repaired damage in Bill’s wrist from a recent fall but also reversed the effects of the lingering spasticity.
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July 11, 2017Excruciating neck pain brought Joe and Dan, from Chattanooga, Tenn., to MedStar Georgetown in search of neck and spine pain relief after years of failed treatments.
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June 08, 2017
When you get new tires on your car, it’s important that they are balanced and in alignment. This will keep the car from vibrating or pulling in one direction and help the tires last longer. But you ...
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May 04, 2017
A 30-year-old man came to our emergency room with excruciating pain in both hips. He had been experiencing pain for several years, but it had become so bad he hadn’t been able to walk for a couple wee...
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April 21, 2017
If you’ve been told you need a knee replacement due to arthritis, it can feel like you’re caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, walking around and being active is painful. But while a t...