Dr. Botero recently dropped by the Dr. Bob Show to talk about the benefits of knee replacement surgery. Watch the video below to learn more!
Helping A Friend Or Family Member Recover After Knee Replacement Surgery
Even though Dr. Botero uses the latest surgical techniques that reduce recovery time and helps patients get back on their feet much sooner after a knee replacement procedure, patients aren’t going to be able to do all their normal activities the day after surgery. If your spouse, a parent or a
Home Care Strategies After Partial Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacement can be just what a patient needs to put their knee pain in the past and get back to the activities they love, but the operation itself is only part of the total recovery equation. How you care for your knee while you’re recovering at home is just as important to your
The Risks Of Knee Surgery And How We Work To Prevent Complications
All surgeries carry risks, but more invasive surgeries like joint replacement operations tend to carry a few more potential complications than other corrective procedures. The good news is that we’re well versed in all the possible complications and we know how to greatly reduce your risks. In
How Long Does A Hip Or Knee Replacement Last?
One of the most common questions we receive when consulting with patients about their potential hip or knee replacement operation surrounds the durability of the implant and how long they can expect the joint to last. There’s no straight answer, and a number of different factors help to determine
How Obesity Can Complicate Knee Replacement Surgery
Obesity is one of the main risk factors for needing knee replacement surgery down the road, and that makes sense because more stress is channeled through your knees with every step you take if you’re overweight. This added stress serves to break the joint down faster, but obesity isn’t just a risk
5 Reasons To Not Put Off Knee Surgery Any Longer
There are a number of reasons why someone may want to delay undergoing surgery, some of which are more valid than others. The problem is that putting off a necessary surgery could be causing a variety of related issues, some of which aren’t all that evident until it’s too late. We understand that
3 Questions To Ask Your Surgeon About Partial Knee Replacement
We’ve found that the patients who experience the best results following knee surgery are the ones who are the most involved throughout the entire process, and part of that involves educating yourself about the upcoming procedure and post-op plan. You can look online or read up on the procedure, but