The knee is the largest joint in the body, and it relies heavily on cartilage such as the meniscus for stability. Being so heavily used, the menisci in your knees are prone to tearing. A torn meniscus requires repair to restore the wide range of movement capable of the knee. You know you’ve got a…
Archives for May 2019
Ultrasound-Guided Stem Cell and PRP Therapy
Two of the newest treatments in orthopedics are stem cell and PRP therapy. These therapies show tremendous promise in treating certain orthopedic conditions. Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells are basically master building blocks and can reproduce more specialized cells like bone, blood, or muscle cells. The stem cell therapy process involves your doctor harvesting mesenchymal…
Exactech Announces Successful First Hip Replacement Surgery with New Alteon Cup® and XLE® Liner
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 27, 2019)—Exactech, a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for extremities, hip and knee, announced today the successful first surgery using its recently-cleared Alteon® Cup and XLE® Liner. Orthopaedic surgeon and member of the Alteon Cup design team, William Hefley, M.D., of Bowen-Hefley Orthopedics in Little Rock, Ark., performed the first…