Dr. HowIs - Orthopedic Surgery To Treat Pain
Dr. Douglas Nuelle is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Blue Ridge, GA. Dr. Nuelle specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nuelle tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons.... more
Orthopedic surgery is the branch of medicine focused on conditions affecting muscles, bones, and joints. Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint and replaces it with an artificial joint. The hip replacement is often made from metal and plastic components. The surgery is usually performed when non-surgical treatment cannot provide adequate pain relief. The goal of the procedure is to relieve a painful hip joint, improving function and mobility.
Knee replacement surgery also known as knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee that has been damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic components are used to cap the ends of the bones that form the knee joint, along with the kneecap. This procedure may be recommended for an individual with severe arthritis or a severe knee injury. Minimally invasive joint replacement surgery limits the disruption of muscles, ligaments, and tendons under the skin. If less skin is cut during surgery, the patient can have a quicker recovery. In combination with advancements in physical therapy programs and pain control techniques, a less invasive surgical technique can help a patient recover from a joint replacement in weeks instead of months.
