Not Your Gramma’s Surgeon…
Orthopedic Surgery is Changing by Amanda Beam
From post-op to pain relief, the field of orthopedic medicine has seen numerous advances in the past decade. Innovations in materials and surgical techniques have decreased patients’ hospital recovery time while allowing them to return to an active lifestyle more quickly and safely. Experiencing these improvements firsthand, five Kentuckiana specialists in orthopedic surgery share their views on recent advancements as well as other changes on the horizon. 4
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orthopedics and pain SUPPLEMENT
Dr. Patrick Bauer, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Surgeons of Southern Indiana, a Clark Physician Group Since 1996, Bauer has been treating patients with various types of bone and joint difficulties. Shorter hospital stays and quicker mobilization after surgery, he says, are two advancements in surgery he has seen since he started practicing. Dr. Stephen P. Makk , M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Louisville Bone and Joint Specialists Makk says he has seen younger, more active people of the baby boomer generation searching for ways to continue their energetic lifestyles despite joint pain. In the era of Internet information, Makk cautions that not all procedures or operations are appropriate for all patients, no matter what you read online. Dr. Arthur Malkani, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Jewish Physician Group, part of KentuckyOne Health In his 19 years of practice, Malkani has particularly noticed the rise in obesity among Americans, as well as the associated health effects excessive weight can cause on the joints and the whole body. Dr. Ani Uyoe, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Floyd Memorial Medical Groups Orthopedics In the field of orthopedic surgery overall, Uyoe credits both minimally invasive procedures and more aggressive rehab as two major improvements he has seen since he began practicing medicine. New technologies, such as instruments that shrink blood vessels so less blood is lost during surgery, have also increased the odds of successful procedures. Dr. Kittie George, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Louisville Bone and Joint Specialists and Medical Director of Women’s Bone Health at Norton Healthcare While dealing with both standard orthopedic issues as well as bone health in women, George has noticed that, from a surgical standpoint, operations are being performed in a much less invasive way. Smaller incisions and the greater use of scopes allow for less pain and a reduced recovery time for patients. For other treatment options, she also spoke highly of the recent advancements using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) as injections.
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