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At the Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center, we are committed to educating the community in all aspects of orthopaedics and medicine in general. We will be updating our blog regularly to inform you of the latest news in orthopaedic technology such as Regenerative Medicine (PRP and Stem Cell) and Minimally Invasive Surgery as well as non-medical topics that affect our lives just as much such as transparency in medicine. Don’t forget to follow us in social media for updates too!

July 31, 2017

Staying Active After a Hip Replacement

When it comes to hip replacements, there are a lot of myths out there. One of the largest is that replacing such a large, important joint means months of down time and inactivity. Nothing could be further from the truth, which is a shame because the propagation of this myth […]

May 31, 2017

A Simple Guide to Arthritis Surgery

Arthritis – it’s one of the most common conditions to plague our patients. Some patients visit our office experiencing extreme pain due to joint deterioration, hoping that they can find relief. Luckily, arthritis treatments have significantly improved over the years, with surgery remaining the last resort in our medical toolkit. […]

September 7, 2016

Preparing for Hand Surgery

Here at Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center, we are old pros when it comes to hand surgery. Whatever the ailment, our doctors are specialized in the surgical procedures required to fix injuries and help to alleviate pain due to chronic conditions. But for first time patients, hand surgery can seem scary…after all, […]