By Joshua P. Langston, MD Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common reasons that men visit a urologist, yet many patients historically have balked at traditional surgery for fear of developing urinary or sexual complications. Thankfully, creative new procedures have emerged alongside novel medications in recent years to treat men with less invasive … [Read more...] about Innovative Solutions in the Treatment of BPH
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Why Do Our Patients Keep Getting Plantar Fasciitis?
By Bryanna Vesely, DPM, MPH The most searched foot and ankle topic on Google is - by far - plantar fasciitis. If you asked a room full of foot and ankle physicians what was the most commonly seen foot problem they have treated, I am sure they would say the same thing. We have made significant progress in orthopaedic healthcare with simple yet effective techniques, like … [Read more...] about Why Do Our Patients Keep Getting Plantar Fasciitis?
Starting the Conversation
Discussing STIs with Patients By Sinclair Booker McCracken, MD, IFMP As healthcare providers, we must give careful consideration to our patients’ sexual health, as it significantly impacts their overall well-being. However uncomfortable these conversations may be for patients and providers alike; they are necessary to better our community’s health. Left untreated, … [Read more...] about Starting the Conversation
Advantages of the Subvastus Approach in Total Knee Replacements
By Jon Swenson, MD, FAAOS What are the differences between the medial subvastus approach, the quad-sparing approach, the Southern approach, the Lightning Knee, and the Jiffy Knee for knee replacement? Based on my research, I believe all five are essentially the same thing. Contrary to some claims, the subvastus approach is not new, but has more recently garnered new … [Read more...] about Advantages of the Subvastus Approach in Total Knee Replacements
