As fall sports ramp back up, now is a good time to discuss ACL injuries. A.C.L. stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The ACL is a strong ligament in the middle of the knee that plays an important role in knee stability. The ACL prevents the tibia from gliding too far forward and rotating in. We …
Nearly 1 million patients undergo total knee replacement in the United States every year. For the right patient, total knee replacement can be a great option and allow patients a new lease on life. However, total knee replacement isn’t the answer for everyone. In fact, for every patient that undergoes a total knee replacement there …
Millions of people in the United States are given the diagnosis of “arthritis” every year, but what does this diagnosis truly mean? The term “arthritis” is based on the Greek word arthron (joint) + the Greek ending itis (inflammation of). However, the term “arthritis” is often used as a general term to describe damage to …
Dr. Beard is excited to offer the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement surgery. “Anterior” refers to the front of the hip. This is in contrast to “posterior” which refers to the back of the hip. The anterior approach is less invasive than the traditional approaches to the hip because it utilizes the interval …
Our website may be new, but our practice isn’t! Midwest Orthopedic Group has been a staple in the Farmington community for decades! We’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to care for thousands of patients from the area. From our injured Farmington Knight athletes to our aging grandparents, and everyone in between, we’ve been …
