Valley Bone and Joint Specialists

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/08/2025

Total Knee Arthroplasty After a Previous Patellectomy: A Case Report With a Six-Month Follow-Up and a Review of the Literature.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely performed surgical intervention for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. However, various patient-specific factors altering the biomechanics can influence the surgical technique and the postoperative outcomes. In this case report, a patient is presented who...

09/01/2025

Outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in people with diabetes: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with diabetes is associated with increased risks of postoperative complications. This review evaluates how diabetes influences complication rates and overall outcomes following TKA.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

06/16/2025

What Matters Most for Patient Satisfaction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Prospective Institutional Assessment of Individual Questions Captured by KOOS and VR-12 Mental Composite Score.

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial in evaluating the success of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to determine the individual significance of each question of the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12) Mental Composite Score...

06/09/2025

Exercises and stretches for hip pain.

Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/12/2025

Retrospective Review of Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Adults.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a major cause of hip arthritis in young adults. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective treatment for DDH, but few studies have examined mid- (5 to 10 years) to long-term (>10 years) outcomes. This study reports the long-term survivorship, clinical, a...

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/05/2025

Understanding the Causes of Knee Pain on the Outer (Lateral) Part of Your Knee.

An injury or arthritis most likely causes pain outside the knee. A doctor can determine the cause based on your other symptoms and the results of imaging tests.

04/30/2025

Normal Hip Range of Motion.

Range of motion (ROM) is a measurement of the distance and direction a joint can move to its full potential. Hip ROM is dictated by the ball-and-socket hip joint, which is made up of the femur (thighbone) and pelvis. They fit together in a way that allows for fluid, repeated motion—and a fair amou...

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!