The first and best way to stay comfortable after hand and wrist surgery is to fully understand the human body’s response to the surgery itself. Our cells, nerves, tendons, and muscles see and respond to surgical procedures in the same way they respond to an accident or injury.
Even though the picks, short-handled shovels, and sweltering heat of yesterday’s workplace have been replaced with monitors, keyboards, and air-conditioning, work-related aches and pains are very real and very common. Much like the manual laborer or factory line-worker, today’s office-bound employee faces their own unique set of hand and wrist maladies.
It was a shoulder condition that ignited Dr. Nelson’s interest in orthopaedics. While at the University of Dallas, he played starting flanker for the university’s rugby football club. This was when he developed problems with his shoulder that ultimately needed surgery. This gives him a unique perspective from the point of view of both doctor and patient.
If you have considered or perhaps scheduled shoulder replacement surgery with your orthopedic surgeon, chances are you have been struggling with shoulder pain and discomfort for a long time.
Dr. Robert G. Jones, formerly of Impact Orthopaedics, is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and joint reconstruction. He has practiced orthopaedics and sports medicine in Raleigh for more than 20 years. Dr. Jones is accepting new patients. To request appointment with Dr. Jones call 919-872-5296 or click here to Request an Appointment.
January 2018 – We are excited to announce that we have officially moved to our new office building located at 3801 Wake Forest Road, Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27609.
The Bone and Joint Surgery Clinic encourages all of their patients to be active to help maintain strong muscles and healthy bones. But the month of May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and we would like to challenge not just our patients but all adults to get a total of 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 days per week.
The health of our bones rely on a balanced diet and a steady stream of nutrients, most importantly, calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium is a mineral that people need to build and maintain strong bones throughout their lives. It is also very important for other physical functions, such as muscle control and blood circulation.Our bodies are unable to manufacture it so calcium must be absorbed from the foods we eat and to effectively absorb it from food, our bodies also need Vitamin D. If we do not have enough calcium in our diets to keep our bodies functioning, calcium is removed […]
We are excited to offer the newest techniques in hip replacement including the DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH which provides for faster recovery, less time out from activity and work, and smaller incisions. Dr. Jones and Dr. Benedict are both performing this newest technique for the benefit of our patient’s recovery. As always, we strive to stay involved with the latest, safest and most beneficial services for the Triangle area and beyond.
Summer 2012 – Our orthopaedic surgeons at Bone and Joint are now providing outpatient surgery services at Capital City Surgery Center. This Center is an independent, fully-licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) providing multi-specialty outpatient surgical services to Triangle area residents. This state-of-the-art facility provides the highest quality and convenient outpatient surgery options for patients, in a much more cost-effective setting than a hospital setting. Patients receiving outpatient surgery at this Center will have signifiantly lower deductibles and co-pays than they would at a hospital. The Center adheres to some of the most rigid quality control standards in the country, as evidenced by the Medicare Certification […]