Boyd W. Haynes III, MD In my orthopaedic practice, I am often asked age-related questions when it comes to certain surgeries. “What’s the cut-off age for this surgery and what age do I have do be before I can I have that procedure?” Only a few years ago, those questions probably mattered a lot more… Read more »
Mahnee N. Payne The first thing I remember is waking up in pain, with my knee hurting. I also remember thinking to myself “why can’t they ever give me enough pain medication, so I don’t wake up hurting?” I looked around the Recovery Unit and saw a bunch of beds and a nurses’ station… Read more »
Mahnee N. Payne I arrived at Bon Secours/Mercy Mary Immaculate Hospital bright and early the day of my surgery. (As I couldn’t have anything to eat or drink, wear any makeup, perfume or lotion, there really wasn’t a lot to do except get dressed, brush my teeth and hair and take my pre-surgical antibiotics… Read more »
By Mahnee N. Payne (not my real name – but cool for this blog) However; those are my actual knee x-rays, showing bone-on-bone arthritis As an employee of Orthopaedic & Spine Center and as one of its patients, I admit I’m in a unique position when it comes to having a surgical procedure, because… Read more »
Dr. Boyd Haynes and Dr. John Burrow are excited to offer their Total Knee Replacement patients ROMtech Portable Connect Bikes for in-home use during recovery after surgery. The ROMtech bikes are proven to help patients achieve a better range of motion, greater extension, faster recovery and an overall better rehabilitation experience following knee… Read more »
Join us in congratulating Orthopaedic and Spine Center’s Top Docs for 2020! These physicians were chosen by their physician peers in a survey conducted by Coastal Virginia Magazine. Meet the OSC Physicians Chosen as Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Docs 2020 Pictured L to R – Robert J. Snyder, MD • Joel D. Stewart,… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Knee injuries are one of the most common reasons for people to seek care from an Orthopaedic physician. Because the knee joint is complex and consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues, a lot can go wrong. Sometimes, the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), the meniscus and… Read more »
Pelvic disorders and overuse injuries aren’t as common as a hip or knee injury but can be seriously detrimental to an athlete’s well being. The pelvis is made up of three bones, two of which connect at the front of the pelvic girdle at a point known as the pubic symphysis. The pubic symphysis is made up of cartilage, which helps to absorb strong forces between the two bones that connect at the front of the pelvis.
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Want to make a runner unhappy? Forbid them to run. People who love to run, either competitively or just for fun, want to be able to run…forever. I admire their dedication, but as a Sports Medicine Physician, I see many runners who face obstacles in their quest to keep… Read more »
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Providing patient care safely during the Coronavirus crisis has presented physicians and patients with many challenges to overcome. Caring for patients once their surgery is completed and they are out of the hospital is no exception. In this article, I will address how COVID-19 has changed our procedures for post-operative… Read more »