Adult Services, Orthopedics

Advances in total knee replacement technology

The goal of total knee replacement surgery has not changed in the 50 years since the procedure’s inception, but new technology available to surgeons allows for more precision and customization than traditional knee replacement. Advances in technology and surgical technique, along with enhanced perioperative pain control, also have driven a shift to outpatient total knee…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Zain Z. Rahman, M.D., sports medicine specialist at Norton Orthopedic Institute

Zain Z. Rahman, M.D., is a nonsurgical orthopedist specializing in sports medicine and practicing at Norton Orthopedic Institute offices in Jeffersonville, New Albany and Scottsburg in Southern Indiana. Dr. Rahman, team physician for Indiana University Southeast in New Albany and athletic teams at Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and New Albany High…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Nonsurgical management of knee pain

Nonsurgical management can be effective for many patients with chronic knee pain. Physical therapy combined with oral analgesics can be used to treat typical causes of chronic knee pain in adults, including knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and meniscal, tendon and ligament injuries, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The AAFP also…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Nonsurgical or minimally-invasive chronic joint pain treatment options

When it comes to chronic joint pain treatment, there are several nonsurgical or minimally invasive options to discuss with patients before recommending open surgery or joint replacement. “Nonsurgical methods can still be very effective with pain management and improving quality of life in patients with chronic pain,” said Nathan L. McKinney, D.O., orthopedic sports medicine…

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NMG, Orthopedics

Joshua K. Wu, D.O., nonsurgical orthopedic sports medicine physician, is part of the Norton Sports Health team

Joshua K. Wu, D.O., is a nonsurgical orthopedic sports medicine physician with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Wu earned his medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus, Spartanburg, South Carolina. He completed his family medicine residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, Virginia, and a sports medicine fellowship at Mountain Area Health Education…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Norton Louisville Arm & Hand becomes Norton Arm & Hand Institute

Norton Arm & Hand Institute is the new name for Norton Louisville Arm & Hand, as of March 1, 2024. The goal of Norton Arm & Hand Institute is to be a destination program by establishing itself as a thought and practice leader in upper extremity care. The institute is founded upon five pillars: clinical…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Orthopedic referral guidelines: Hip and knee joint replacement

Primary care and sports medicine providers hear frequently from patients about hip and knee pain, especially among older adults. The threshold for referral to an orthopedic specialist for possible joint replacement focuses on pain and disability. Most hip and knee replacements are done between ages 50 and 80, but hip and knee replacements have been…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and Louisville native, joining Norton Louisville Arm & Hand

Stephanie A. Merimee, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, has joined the team at Norton Louisville Arm & Hand. Dr. Merimee has a medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of South Florida and Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida. Prior to coming back to Louisville, Dr….

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Treating biceps tendinitis to keep athletes on the field and throwing

The shoulder joint is a complex combination of ligaments, muscles, bones and tendons. All these structures must function correctly to keep the joint in alignment, or the patient could experience pain, decreased range of motion, weakness and discomfort. Athletes in throwing sports must take special care to keep their shoulder healthy or risk developing conditions…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement approaches

Patients who need a hip replacement often ask about anterior versus posterior hip replacement approaches. Both approaches work well over the long term, but the anterior approach has the advantage of a speedier recovery, according to Kevin J. Himschoot, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and reconstructive surgery specialist with Norton Orthopedic Institute. Patients who have had a…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve compressions

Carpal tunnel, the most common type of peripheral nerve compression, is primarily a clinical diagnosis and is usually confirmed with a combination of physical exam and history. A nerve test is also possible in cases where a diagnosis is not clear. Risk factors for carpal tunnel include diabetes, obesity, excessive alcohol use and hypothyroidism. Patients…

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Adult Services, Orthopedics

Referral guide for Norton Louisville Arm & Hand

Referrals to Norton Louisville Arm & Hand typically can be seen by the next day, if necessary, for both simple and complex conditions, including fractures — from the humerus to the fingertip. Some of the most common referrals are for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, sports injuries and congenital hand anomalies. Patients can be seen on…

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