Seaside Surgery Center Blog
Sharing news of note and informative articles on joint conditions
Knees
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OMNIBotics robotic-assisted total knee replacement introduced at Seaside
NAPLES, Fla. (October 15, 2019)– Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs became the first orthopaedic surgeon from Tampa to Miami to offer OMNIBotics, an advanced robotic-assisted treatment option for total knee replacements, when he conducted the inaugural outpatient procedure at Seaside Surgery Center on October 15, 2019. He is also one of the first surgeons in the country… Read More
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Knee arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy may be the most common orthopedic procedure done today. It is a highly safe and reliable way to locate the source of knee pain. Researchers estimate that it is accurate over 90 percent of the time. Also, arthroscopy is more readily available to most patients than some other diagnostic procedures, such as MRI While MRI… Read More
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Partial knee replacement
Partial knee replacement may prove to be the answer to your knee pain. Not every patient with knee osteoarthritis needs a total knee replacement. Partial knee replacement is exactly what it sounds like it is! Only the part, or compartment, of your knee joint which is diseased will be replaced with an implant. The implant is… Read More
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Knee replacement
Knee replacement is the last line of defense against osteoarthritis. It also serves as a solution to serious knee injuries that cannot be resolved with conservative treatments such as corticosteroid shots, bracing, physical therapy, and other measures. It is estimated that more than 700,000 knee replacements are performed each year across the nation. That number… Read More
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Knee injuries
Knee injuries are, unfortunately, common in today’s world. People are remaining active into their 60s, 70s and beyond. While their spirits may be soaring, their joints may be sore! A sudden turn on the dance floor, a game-winning kick that over-extended a leg, even kneeling in the garden − all are activities and movements that… Read More