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What is a partial knee replacement?

Partial knee replacements are surgical procedures that can help patients who have arthritis in part but not all of their knee.

by Ryan N. Robertson, MD

OrthoVirginia surgeon Dr. Cyrus Kump gives information about Makoplasty robotic surgery for hip replacements and knee replacements.

by OrthoVirginia Team

Dr. Ryan Robertson explains what arthritis is, who usually has it, and common ways to treat it.

by Ryan N. Robertson, MD

What is posterior impingement? Posterior ankle impingement syndrome causes pain in the back of ankle. It typically occurs in a… Read More

by Paul J. Switaj, MD

Dr. Paul Switaj explains how to do a minimally invasive surgery to fix a ruptured Achilles tendon.

by Paul J. Switaj, MD

I often say that if I could pick only one exercise to give to a runner, I would pick the… Read More

by Anthony Phillips, DPT, CSCS

It is fair to say that ACL injuries have reached epidemic numbers, with an estimated 350,000 ACL reconstructions performed in… Read More

by Anthony Phillips, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Paul Switaj explains what hallux rigidus, or arthritis of the big toe, is and how to treat it.

by Paul J. Switaj, MD

For a variety of orthopedic problems, patients frequently can benefit from “cortisone” shots, but every day I hear lots of… Read More

by Daniel E. Thompson, MD

The kneecap or patella is kind of a ‘floating’ bone at the front of our knees. It’s an important structure… Read More

by David D. Nedeff, MD