Joint replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the U.S. and previously required an overnight hospital stay. Increasingly, these surgeries are often performed in outpatient settings for appropriate candidates, offering patients convenience and safety by allowing them to return home the same day. Have you ever wondered what makes this possible? It […]
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What is scoliosis Scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. When looking at a person with scoliosis from the front, his or her spine may be more shaped like a “C” or a “S”. This can lead to the shoulders and/or hips being uneven. If the curve is large enough, it can cause […]
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Learn more about orthobiologics and regenerative medicine in a Q&A with Dr. David Hergan, orthopedic surgeon at MOSA: What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine, or orthobiologics, uses a patient’s own biology to treat certain conditions in a more natural way. Orthobiologics can help avoid or delay surgical intervention as well as be an adjunct to […]
How did you get interested in joint replacement which is a male-dominated field? I always knew I wanted to become a surgeon. As a kid, I became interested in quilting and was very geometrically focused. At first, I did not think that orthopedics was possible for me as a female. Then in medical school, I […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics? Sports was a big part of my life growing up – I played football, baseball and ice hockey and even continued with ice hockey in college. When I was a high school I suffered an open dislocation of my hand while playing football. Even at a young age, […]
How did you get interested in sports medicine? I was drawn to sports medicine because of the opportunity that it provides to help patients restore their function and regain their quality of life. As a sports medicine surgeon, I can get a patient back to being healthy and active after an injury in order to […]
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