Ever wonder how new joints stay securely in place? Bone cement plays a key role! This special medical-grade cement, typically made of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), acts like glue to bond the artificial joint components to your existing bone. Here's why it's beneficial: Strong hold: Bone cement creates a powerful connection, ideal for patients with weaker bone density from conditions like osteoporosis. Immediate stability: Unlike uncemented implants that rely on bone growth for fixation, bone cement cures quickly, providing stability right away. Reduced infection risk: Some bone cement contains antibiotics, offering additional protection against post-surgical infections. Bone cement is a time-tested technique that has helped countless people regain pain-free movement. #kneereplacement #totalkneereplacement #kneepain #orthopedicsurgeon

Traditional hip replacements access the joint through the side or back, requiring muscle detachment. Anterior hip replacement, however, takes a different approach. By utilizing a frontal incision, surgeons navigate between muscles, minimizing disruption to your tissues. This innovative technique offers several advantages: Faster Recovery: Less muscle damage translates to quicker healing and a shorter hospital stay. Reduced Pain: Preserving muscle tissue leads to less post-surgical pain, allowing for easier rehabilitation. Improved Mobility: Quicker recovery means getting back to your daily activities and favorite hobbies faster. #hipreplacement #hippain #hipsurgery #anteriorhipreplacement #arthritis #orthopedicsurgeon

What it is: A joint replacement revision is a surgery performed to replace a previously implanted joint replacement that has failed. This failure can happen for various reasons, such as wear and tear, loosening of the implant, infection, or injury. Why you might need it: There are several reasons why someone might need a joint replacement revision. Some of the most common reasons include: Pain: If you are experiencing significant pain in the joint that has been replaced, it could be a sign that the implant is failing. Instability: If your joint feels unstable or loose, it could be a sign that the implant is not properly attached to the bone. Stiffness: If your joint is stiff and difficult to move, it could be a sign of wear and tear on the implant. Infection: If you develop an infection around the joint replacement, it will need to be removed and replaced. #kneereplacement #kneereplacementfailure #kneereplacementrevision #kneereplacementsurgery #kneepain #orthopedicsurgeon #surgeon

To wrap up Black History Month, I was given the opportunity and honor to pour into a talented group of high school athetles with extremely bright futures!! They were very engaged and asked terrific questions🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. They reminded me of myself when I was a scholar athlete as well 🤩🤩. Thank you @DentonHigh for the invite! Your students impressed me so much! Good luck with all of your future endeavors🏈🏀⚽️🎾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾!!! Remember SKY’S THE LIMIT! #dentonhighschool #blackhistorymonth #orthopedicsurgeon #surgeon

My first interaction with an Orthopaedic Surgeon was a very positive one and propelled my desire to pursue this career path. When I was asked by my childhood friend and current assistant principal, Devin Bright, to speak at his school’s Black History Month Career Fair - I immediately said YES. It was truly an honor to pour into these young minds and introduce them to the field of Orthopaedics. The children are the future! #blackhistorymonth #careerfair #doctor #surgeon #orthopedicsurgeon