PATIENT RESOURCES
At Siegel Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to empowering patients through education. Our patient resources section offers helpful information on orthopedic health, common injuries, and surgical procedures to inform and equip you to make the best decisions about your care. Drawing from his over 20 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Herrick Siegel provides expert articles to increase understanding of topics like optimizing bone health, knee replacements, and revision joint procedures. His passion for outstanding patient care shines through in these free, accessible resources. Take advantage of the wealth of knowledge below to learn more about orthopedic wellness and Dr. Siegel's personalized approach. Let these insights guide you on your journey to recovery and renewed mobility.
Sarcomas are formidable bone and soft tissue cancers notorious for necessitating limb amputation in the past. However, dramatic advances in surgical techniques now enable limb…
After receiving the devastating news of a sarcoma diagnosis, undergoing surgery represents the first major step toward healing. While limb-salvage techniques have become standard for…
As we grow older, our bodies deal with more health issues. Our risk of breaking bones, having arthritis, injuries, and other orthopedic problems goes up…
Joint replacement procedures like hip and knee arthroplasty have dramatically evolved over the past decade. Where patients once endured hospital stays of a week or…
For patients suffering traumatic limb injuries, cancer or complications of diabetes and poor circulation, amputation often seemed the inevitable outcome in the past. But remarkable…
Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendinopathy, is a prevalent injury among athletes engaged in sports requiring frequent jumping, landing, and explosive movements. It results…
Next-Generation Bearing Surfaces Drastically Increase Implant Durability The critical bearing surfaces in hip replacements, where the metal femoral ball articulates against the hip socket, have…
Undergoing orthopaedic surgery can be a stressful yet hopeful experience. Your aching joints or debilitating injury may significantly limit your quality of life. While the…
If you are living with diabetes, you are likely familiar with how it can affect your eyes, heart, and circulation over time. But did you…
What is Joint Replacement Surgery? Physical therapy has proven to be important in getting back to motion after a procedure such as a joint replacement…
To learn more about the range of orthopaedic options available to you, contact Dr. Herrick J. Siegel at 205-930-8339.