As orthopedic physicians, our top priority is helping people stay healthy and active. That means not only treating injuries but also preventing them – especially in the new year, when many people resolve to start increasing their activities. The following … Continued
This week (Nov. 10-16), we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week, the perfect time to show our appreciation for nurse practitioners (NPs) everywhere, including our own outstanding advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). What are NPs and what do they do? An … Continued
Osteoporosis involves loss of bone tissue and density, which causes bones to become brittle and weak. Bones are living tissues that constantly break down and replace themselves, but people with osteoporosis have a higher rate of bone loss than bone … Continued
Robotic-arm assisted procedures represent some of the latest advances in surgical care. Dr. Nicholas Ting — an orthopedic surgeon who is trained and certified to perform robotic-arm assisted joint replacement surgery using the Mako® system — says this technology has … Continued
When the goal is to help patients get back to their passions, Dr. Nicholas Ting finds hip replacement surgery to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his career as an orthopedic surgeon. One of Dr. Ting’s specialties as … Continued
Arthritis, which refers to chronic joint inflammation, is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. Often thought of as a single disease, there actually are more than 100 types … Continued
Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that involves the skin (psoriasis) and joints (arthritis). It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, causing an inflammatory response that can affect the entire body and possibly cause … Continued
An orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult knee and hip reconstruction and replacement, Dr. Nicholas Ting has a passion for getting his patients back into the game of life. Dr. Ting joined Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics in January 2019 after two years … Continued
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease sometimes called “wear-and-tear” arthritis because it is often seen in people as they reach middle age and older. Osteoarthritis develops as the cartilage that cushions the ends of … Continued
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1.5 million people in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. This chronic disease occurs when your body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and stiffness … Continued
