Morgan Kalman Clinic |||Morgan Kalman Clinic, Morgan, Kalman, orthopaedic, orthopedic, arthroscopic, orthopaedic disorders, joint replacement, muscle pain, muscle injuries, sports medicine, bones, wrists, foot, elbow, ankle, hip, shoulder, hand, knee, spine, back, pain, joint, joint injuries, joint pain, joint reconstruction, Meniscus repair, Articular cartilage transplants, SLAP lesion repair, reconstruction, Synvisc therapy, osteoarthritis, Craig D. Morgan, Victor L. Kalman, Elliot H. Leitman, Wilmington, Newark, Delaware|||

Specialties at the Morgan Kalman Clinic include:
• Board-certified orthopaedic care
• 24-hour extremity care for athletic injuries
• Fracture care
• Total joint replacement
• Comprehensive care for problems of the knee and shoulder

Peer Reviewed Patient Education
Joint Replacement:
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
• Total Shoulder

Knee:
• ACL Injuries
• Meniscus Injuries
• Chondral Defects
• Microfracture Technique
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Foot & Ankle:
• Ankle Sprains
• Bunions
• Morton's Neuroma

Hand:
• Carpal Tunnel

Shoulder:
• Frozen Shoulder
• Rotator Cuff / Impingement
• AC Separation
• Shoulder Instability - Traumatic
• Multidirectional Instablility - Atraumatic
• Labral Tears
• Glenohumeral (Shoulder) Arthritis

Spine:
• Lumbar Disc Herniation

About Arthroscopic Surgery
The word comes from the Greek “arthros” meaning joint and “scopos” meaning to look. It’s a surgical procedure that allows surgeons to see inside joints and the spaces surrounding them in order to detect and treat damaged tissue. The arthroscope is a small, pencil-sized instrument that acts as a fiberoptic light and camera to see inside your joint. The surgeon views a picture of the procedure on a television monitor. During surgery, the arthroscope is placed in your joint through a very small incision, and at least one other small incision is made for the doctor’s tiny instruments. The final result is accomplished with less pain, smaller incisions, and less downtime than more invasive surgery.
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About Synvisc Therapy
If you have osteoarthritis, the joint has lost its natural cushioning fluid. This grinding action of bone and cartilage may be why you have pain. Synvisc is not a drug. It is made from a substance that is found in normal joint fluid – it’s like lubrication for your joint. It acts as a kind of shock absorber to cushion your joint and reduce pain. It is given usually as three injections, one week apart, over a 15-day period. Pain relief can begin in a month or two and last for many months after that.
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About Osteoarthritis
Cartilage lines the ends of your bones so your joints move smoothly. This cartilage can wear away over time. Eventually it may wear down to the bone and cause discomfort, swelling, and stiffness as the bones grind together. This is called osteoarthritis. Causes include joint injury, excess weight, joint disease, active work, and genetics. Osteoarthritis can’t be cured. Medications may be able to help alleviate mild or moderate pain. Lifestyle modifications that can help the condition include proper exercise, weight loss, orthotics, and nutritional supplements. However, if the condition is severe, surgery can be performed which can remove, repair, or replace parts of the joint. It may also be possible to replace damaged cartilage.
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