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 11, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, General Medicine, Orthopaedics
The rotator cuff is actually a group of tendons and muscles surrounding the shoulder joint, as opposed to a single body part. This group of muscles is responsible for keeping the upper arm bone inside the shoulder socket. The rotator cuff encompasses four muslces:...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
Virtual reality (VR) is for more than just gaming. VR technology is being used to train a new generation of doctors in a variety of procedures, allowing them to get a much better understanding of the living human body and its functions that is possible through...
by Dr. Thomas Falls | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Dr. Thomas Falls, Orthopaedics
For those who may not be aware, the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) is the body responsible for overseeing medical schools and hospitals that train, as well as educate, physicians who desire to become orthopaedic surgeons. Here’s an overview of the history...
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...