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If you’ve been recommended to have orthopedic surgery to treat your musculoskeletal condition, there is nothing to fear when you are in the care of a respectable orthopedic surgeon. You can expect to feel less pain and improved capability of the treated area once you’ve begun to recover from the operation. While every person has…
Dr. William Hefley recently contributed to a U.S. News article about questions that you need to ask your orthopedic surgeon before your procedure. To read the article, please click the link below: Click Here To View The Article
An orthopedic physician specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. This includes the muscles, bones, joints, and all related connective tissues that enable the body to move. If you have suffered a muscle injury or are experiencing joint pain, your primary care doctor will most likely refer you…
The musculoskeletal system is comprised of joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Orthopedic surgery includes any number of invasive medical procedures used to treat injuries, disorders, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system. When other, non-invasive treatments such as pain management and physical therapy fail to provide relief from pain, injury or illness that affects the…
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…
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