Country music singer/songwriter, Lauren Jenkins shares her story total hip replacement surgery at only 30 years old. Lauren shared her chronic pain journey in a recent People feature and continues to document her recovery and active life across her social media channels.
Read MoreOsteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented and treated. Get the facts about causes, prevention, fractures and bone density testing.
Read MoreSide or outer hip pain is a very common musculoskeletal complaint. Hip bursitis is a frequent cause of side hip pain and there are multiple treatments options that can offer joint pain relief. Dr. Cory Calendine, MD discusses the causes, symptoms and medical treatments available for hip bursitis and lateral hip pain.
Read MoreA common questions from hip and knee replacement patients is "When can I return to driving after surgery?" Cory Calendine, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon and joint replacement specialist discusses the criteria used to determine when patients are able to return to driving. There are many factors which contribute to hip and knee surgery patients' postoperative recovery and return to daily activities.
Read MoreArthritis is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and impacts more than 50 million Americans including 300,000 children. Learn the facts and help bust the most common myths surrounding Arthritis and Joint Pain. Dr. Calendine and the team at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee can help correctly diagnose the cause of your joint symptoms and customize a effective treatment program that is right for you.
Read MoreDr. Cory Calendine, Orthopedic Surgeon explains the basic components involved in total hip replacement. Hip implants consist of carefully engineered (plastic and metal) components that replace the damaged bone surface seen with hip arthritis and injury. When it comes to improving quality of life, total hip arthroplasty is one of the most successful surgeries performed by surgeons today.
Read MoreIf you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from pain caused by joint arthritis, injury and pain, Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery might be right for you. Dr. Cory Calendine, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and the team at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee offer state-of-the-art robotic surgery solutions for joint pain sufferers. LEARN MORE.
Read MoreSpring means it's time again for The Masters at Augusta National golf course and another opportunity to be motivated by Pro Golfers winning with Arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in America. Dr. Cory Calendine discusses how - with exercise programs, medications, and even joint replacement - these Professional Golfers explain how they have overcome arthritis and remain active in life.
Read MoreThe medical community has recognized the contribution of prescription opioids in the growing national opioid crisis. Research studies are evaluating the safety and efficacy of opioid alternatives and multimodal pain treatment protocols. Decreasing and even eliminating the use of opioids for perioperative pain control is becoming a standard of care for orthopaedic surgical procedures.
Read MoreLeg length discrepancy (LLD) is an orthopaedic problem that results when one lower extremity is longer than the other. Leg length discrepancy can be structural or functional and can be secondary to other diseases including arthritis, bone injury and neuromuscular syndromes. When leg length discrepancy becomes symptomatic, treatments is often determined by etiology and severity of symptoms.
Read MoreDiagnostic imaging techniques can help delineate musculoskeletal injury and disease. The most commonly used techniques include xrays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. Cory Calendine, Orthopaedic Surgeon, discusses the differences and most common uses of bone and joint imaging modalities.
Read MoreApproximately 400,000 hip replacements will be performed this year in the US. Hip replacement surgical technique and implant design has advanced at a rapid pace, and many outdated hip replacement myths linger, especially on the internet. If you’re suffering with hip pain, don’t allow these misconceptions keep you from seeking advice from a qualified specialist.
Read MoreBone and Joint Institute of Tennessee’s board-certified total joint replacement specialists Cory Calendine, M.D., and Brian Perkinson, M.D., sat down to discuss the process of total joint replacement, what makes a good candidate for surgery and what the recovery process entails.
Read MoreIf you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from pain caused by joint arthritis, and you have not seen relief with conservative treatment options, MAKO Robotic-Assisted joint replacement might be right for you. Cory Calendine, MD, Hip and Knee Specialist discusses the benefits of Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA).
Read MorePain control is a major concern for many joint replacement surgery candidates. Surgeons and anesthesiologists utilize a combination of advanced anesthesia techniques to optimize pain control and improve hip and knee replacement outcomes. Advanced anesthesia procedures at the Bone and Joint Institute means improved pain control and shorter hospital stays for most joint replacement patients.
Read MoreJoint Replacement is a major surgical procedure, pre-operative education and expectations can make joint replacement recovery more successful. This blog discusses the first week of joint replacement recovery with consideration of pain control, appetite, sleep and assistance with basic daily activities. The bone and joint institute team is dedicated to optimizing your joint replacement surgery recovery.
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