Dr. Michael Lawson Swank

07/30/2025

Honored to be named one of Newsweek’s America’s Leading Doctors 2025 for hip & knee orthopaedic surgery. Grateful to my peers, patients, and team for their trust and support.

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Dr. Michael Swank has been awarded on Newsweek’s list of America’s Leading Doctors 2025. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Click here to learn more.

07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

06/27/2025

Got knee pain? Here's how to strengthen your knees.

Strengthening this important joint in each leg is essential, not only for injured athletes who need rehabilitation to get back on the field or court, but for everyone else to be able to comfortably go about our daily lives without needing crutches or other walking aids.

06/06/2025

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.

05/29/2025

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...

05/26/2025

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

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

03/31/2025

Excellent results of restricted kinematic alignment total knee arthroplasty at a minimum of 10 years of follow‐up.

While restricted kinematic alignment (rKA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with cemented implants has been shown to provide a similar survivorship rate to mechanical alignment (MA) in the short term

03/27/2025

Boost Your Mobility With These Gait Training Exercises.

Gait training exercises are movements designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination when walking. They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an injury, or surgery, as well as those dealing with a chronic condition that affects their ability to...

02/26/2025

Advances in perioperative pain management for total knee arthroplasty: a review of multimodal analgesic approaches.

Despite significant advancements in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), managing postoperative pain remains a substantial clinical challenge. With advances in surgical techniques and pharmacology, TKA perioperative analgesic strategies continue to evolve, necessitating ongoing reassessment of current dat...

02/19/2025

11 Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts,

You can do many things to help knee pain, whether it's due to a recent injury or arthritis you've had for years. Follow these 11 dos and don’ts to help your knees feel their best.