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LONG-TERM TESTING FOR SMITH + NEPHEW with dr. broome
Dr. Broome specializes in knee replacement surgery, and his research and studies have led him to believe that Smith + Nephew knee implants are the best choice for his patients!
The Best Knee Replacement - Smith + Nephew with Dr. Broome
Our main goal is for our patients to feel comfortable and pain-free after their knee replacement surgery. That’s why we have chosen the top-tier knee implant, Smith + Nephew, to relieve any pain you are experiencing.
The Most Common Shoulder Injury
The rotator cuff is actually a pretty complex structure made up of four muscles for tendons that wrap around the shoulder and allow you to move your arm around in space in a pain-free manner.
Life After A Knee Replacement
One thing I liked about the Dr. Harris approach, he was actually the first Surgeon in San Antonio to do minimal invasive surgery.
The Importance Of Good Nutrition
It is important to provide your body with all the nutrients and vitamins it needs to work its best on a day to day basis.
Common Injuries Runners May Experience
Most running injuries are usually caused by repetitive trauma. This indicates too much physical activity too soon for the runner. These types of injuries are any type of muscle or joint injury.
Valgus knees vs varus knees
So varus and valgus knees are really descriptions of the alignment of your legs. Our legs were meant to be straight yet some people may have varus knees or valgus knees. Let’s discuss the differences!
Crushing Hip Replacement Misconceptions With Dr. Harris
If hip pain has compromised your daily living activities like getting a full night’s rest and all other treatment options have failed, hip replacement surgery might be your ticket a pain free life. Due to the misconceptions surrounding hip replacements, Dr. Harris, MD, FAAOS discusses and crushes the ideas that prevent people with severe hip pain from seeking surgery.
Dr. Broome’s Take On A Patient Looking For A Second Opinion
Dr. Broome believes a patient needs to know the right questions to ask during a consultation, and sometimes those don't really come to mind until you walk out of the door of a doctor’s office. This is one of the reasons why Dr. Broome encourages second opinions.
GASP! Riding bikes and spending time outside together, where do I sign up?
Join our team this April for our annual Shiner Bike Ride! We hope to see you there!
Dr. Broome DIVES INTO: TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENTS
In a total hip replacement, we remove the ball to insert metal and plastic to make up for bone and cartilage loss. These parts are artificial, but serve the same function as our own. There are no nerves in the metal or plastic so the pain associated with the rubbing of ‘bone on bone’ in the joint is relieved.
Dr. Harris’ Patient Testimonial
I am so grateful to Dr. Harris because he's given me the opportunity to live this life. I missed a lot of things that I would have loved to have done because I couldn't. I was literally in pain all the time even when lying down and sleeping. I couldn't sleep because if I were lying down, it hurt. If I was sitting, it hurt. If I walked, it hurt. If I stood, it hurt.
A Knee Replacement Patient Testimonial for Dr. Broome
To be honest with you, I truly believe I'm better now than I was before the surgery. I truly do.
When to See a Sports Medicine Physician
At SAOS we specialize in an array of orthopedic services that go beyond the average sports injury. You can also visit our orthopedic office if you are simply looking to improve your performance or prevent future sports’ injuries.