by Dr. Thomas Falls | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Hip replacement surgery need not be the dreaded operation that it once was because recovery is much quicker and implants are improved. Implants no longer have expiration dates as in the past because they are made from new materials designed to last. The procedure for...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Some of us have been hit in the head at some point in our lives, even by something as innocent as a thrown ball, and many may have gotten concussions from those impacts. Concussions, which happen when a sudden jolt to the head or neck causes the brain to slam into the...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | May 30, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Bones are seemingly simple organisms, but looks can be deceiving. In truth, bones are an essential tissue that many organisms require for support and function. To better understand the importance of your skeletal system, here is a brief overview of the anatomy of...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Apr 20, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
As we age, our bones begin to lose density and become more brittle. This is why fractured bones are more common in the elderly. The best way to maintain bone strength and density as we age is by following certain nutritional and exercise recommendations. Many people...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Broken bones are sometimes an inevitable part of life. In many cases, the bone can heal the fracture itself with the help of a splint or cast. When a bone fracture isn’t capable of being healed with splinting or casting alone, a surgery known as a bone fracture repair...
