An Overview of Robotic Joint Replacements
Joint replacements used to be done using averages for all patients, with standard angles and instrumentation. With the new robotic… Read More
Posts by Margaret Eckman
What to Expect with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of many potential causes for low back pain. It impacts millions of people: 20% of… Read More
What to Do When You Have Been Offered Elective Surgery
While I’m a spine surgeon, the ideas I talk about in this blog post work for all kinds of surgery,… Read More
OrthoVirginia Welcomes New Physician in Farmville
OrthoVirginia is pleased to announce Lucien Ouellette, M.D., has joined the practice in Farmville, Virginia. Dr. Ouellette, a specialist in… Read More
Comparing Partial and Total Knee Replacement
Many patients will struggle with knee pain in their lives, so it’s a common problem for doctors to see. It… Read More
Hip and Knee Arthritis: Non-surgical and Surgical Treatment
Arthritis is one of the most common degenerative disorders that patients see a physician about. It’s caused by a loss… Read More
Technological Advances in Sports Medicine Knee and Shoulder Surgery
While many people think of sports medicine as taking care of athletes, it’s really focused on injuries that happen to… Read More
When to Consider Surgery for Hip and Knee Arthritis
Arthritis is the umbrella term for damage to multiple parts of a joint in your body. You may have pain,… Read More
What to Know About Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair
A rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder joint in place. These muscles are… Read More
The Patient’s Guide to Shoulder Replacement
Many people experience shoulder pain in their lifetime. People can strain their shoulder, or their rotator cuff can become inflamed,… Read More