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Dr. Richard Smith
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Dr. Richard Smith is a top Orthopedist in Falls River , . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Richard Smith is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Richard Smith is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Richard Smith is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Falls River , MA, Dr. Richard Smith is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Dr. Richard Smith
- Falls River, MA
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
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We believe my mother dislocated her shoulder. What should we do?
If you think your mother has dislocated her shoulder, you should take her to the emergency room and have X-rays taken to confirm the diagnosis. She may have a fracture of her shoulder READ MORE
If you think your mother has dislocated her shoulder, you should take her to the emergency room and have X-rays taken to confirm the diagnosis. She may have a fracture of her shoulder as well, so X-rays are necessary in this instance.
Can a knee surgery help in relieving the pain due to arthritis?
Like all joint conditions, nonsurgical treatment is the preferred initial management. It is important to define the cause of your knee pain; if it is arthritis, then nonoperative READ MORE
Like all joint conditions, nonsurgical treatment is the preferred initial management. It is important to define the cause of your knee pain; if it is arthritis, then nonoperative treatments include physical therapy, weight loss and conditioning, over-the-counter medications (advil or aleve, tylenol in appropriate doses), and possibly injections all as the first lines of care. Don't rush into any surgery yet. Ultimately, arthritis is typically is progressive and arthroscopic surgery does not alter the course of deterioration, which leads to joint replacement surgery.
partial vs full joint replacment
Your knee consist of three distinct compartments; the inner side (medial), the outer side (lateral) and the kneecap (patella). Arthritis can affect all three compartments and READ MORE
Your knee consist of three distinct compartments; the inner side (medial), the outer side (lateral) and the kneecap (patella). Arthritis can affect all three compartments and if it does, you need all the compartments replaced and this is a full knee replacement. If only one compartment has arthritis and the knee is otherwise healthy, you may be a candidate for a partial replacement. Partial knee replacements are not performed as stop gap measures to "buy you time to a full knee", they are performed as end line operations just like a full or total knee replacement. If however, future surgery needs to be performed on a partial knee for wearing or loosening, this second operation is relatively easy as compared to a second procedure on a full knee.
