Zehr Center for Orthopaedics

08/07/2025

Numerous foods possess anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties that can support joint health. Can you name the top 10?

Certain foods can help promote joint health and alleviate arthritis symptoms. Fatty fish, spices, fruits, and vegetables can help reduce inflammation and pain.

08/06/2025

There's a "magic number" for how long to hold a stretch. Do you know what it is?

Preventing muscle cramps is not easy. If your muscle cramps are frequent, lengthy, and unbearably painful, you may need to seek medical attention.

08/03/2025

The first smile you see when you come in and the final cheerful goodbye when you leave...we wish our Practice Manager Joanne Gilbert the very happiest of birthdays! Thank you for all you do for ZCO!

08/02/2025

A well-educated patient is their own best advocate!

07/31/2025

It's important to distinguish between joint pain and muscle pain, which are often confused...

Painful joints? Here's what your joint pain may be telling you about your health, according to rheumatologist Dr. Natalie Azar.

07/29/2025

Dr. Zehr recently became the FIRST SWFL orthopaedic surgeon to be certified in the yet-to-be-released upgraded software for ROSA robotic-assisted total knee replacement.

Read about his accomplishment here: https://zehrcenter.com/dr-zehr-first-in-southwest-florida-to-be-certified-in-upgraded-software-for-robotic-assisted-total-knee-replacement/

07/29/2025

Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy is now available at the Zehr Center. Learn more about this fascinating field of Regenerative Medicine at: https://zehrcenter.com/regenerative-medicine/stem-cell-therapy/

07/26/2025

Ah... those 3 magic words we love to hear - NO MORE PAIN!

07/24/2025

Fitness trends come and go, but mobility training never goes out of style. In fact, trainers and physical therapists swear by it for good reason. Mobility comes with benefits like muscle activation, injury prevention, and decreased pain and tightness.

Say sayonara to back pain—and get ready for PRs.

07/22/2025

RECOVERING FROM PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
As with total knee replacement, partial knee replacement surgery can be quite uncomfortable as you recover over many weeks. In addition to the analgesic cocktail injected into the knee after surgery, you may need low-level narcotic and anti-inflammation medications for a short time. Most patients report their post-operative discomfort to be manageable within days.

The most important contribution that you can make to your own recovery is to willingly participate in the physical therapy program that will become your life after surgery. You will be expected to walk on your new knee shortly after your surgery and a proven and well-conceived physical therapy protocol will help you to recover from this surgery as quickly as possible. But it is important that you understand the speed at which you recover your full range of motion and return to your previous activity level will depend on your ability to adequately participate in your post-op physical therapy program.

07/19/2025

Thank you, Diane!

07/17/2025

Even if you can’t feel it, your hip and knee joints are working really hard. And one day, all that wear and tear may catch up to you if you don’t show these major joints a little love and care early on.

A little TLC in early adulthood can keep your hardworking hips and knees pain-free through the decades.