Services
David Cheong, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of hip and knee disorders. He uses the latest medical technology and techniques with the state of art medical facility to provide his patients the best possible outcome. Click on the below mentioned tabs to know more about the services.
A total knee replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged surfaces of the articulating bones with artificial implants to relieve pain and restore function in the knee that is damaged by arthritis or an injury.
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"Arthroplasty" refers to the surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.
Direct anterior total hip arthroplasty or replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery performed to replace the total hip joint without cutting through any major muscles. It is also referred to as muscle sparing surgery because no major muscles are cut enabling a quicker return to normal activity.
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Robotic-assisted hip surgery is a minimally invasive procedure where your surgeon is assisted by a robotic system to perform the surgery.
The robotic system consists of a surgeon's console, robotic arms, a high-performance vision system and special surgical instruments. A computed tomography (CT) scan is taken before the surgery to create a 3D model of the affected hip joint. This is interpreted by the system, which accurately guides your surgeon. Unlike a traditional surgery, this procedure is performed through small incisions.
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Orthopedic oncology is a sub-specialty in orthopedics and orthopedic oncologists specialize in diagnosing and treating different tumors of bones, soft tissues and nerves of the musculoskeletal system. Tumors are abnormal tissue masses formed by uncontrolled multiplication of cells or impaired normal cell death process.
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Physical therapy is a health care specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating disorders and injuries of musculoskeletal system. The purpose of physical therapy is to help each patient restore their maximal level of independence. Physical therapy helps you move better, relieves pain, and speeds your recovery after surgeries.
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MRI Equipment
GE 1.5 Tesla High-field Superconductor
Modality Description
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create images of the area of interest including bone, muscle, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue. No radiation is involved in MRI.
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Viscosupplementation refers to the injection of a hyaluronan preparation into the joint. Hyaluronan is a natural substance present in the joint fluid that assists in lubrication. It allows smooth movement of the cartilage covered articulating surfaces of the joint.
Read MoreIf you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call (727) 461-6026 Ext. 1731 to schedule an appointment or click to request an appointment online.
