Robert J. Avino, M.D. was quoted in a USA TODAY Network Florida report on proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts and how they could affect wait times for hip and knee replacement in Florida.
Robotic joint replacement in Palm Beach County. How robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery works and what to look for in a local orthopedic surgeon. If hip or knee arthritis is limiting your daily life, robotic joint replacement may offer a path back to comfortable movement. For patients in Palm Beach County, advanced robotic-assisted surgery is … Read more
Early signs of knee arthritis include stiffness, swelling, and pain with activity. Knee arthritis often begins quietly. A little stiffness in the morning, an occasional ache after a long walk, or a knee that feels tired at the end of the day can be easy to dismiss. Over time, though, these small signals can grow … Read more
What happens after robotic knee replacement? Learn what recovery may look like week by week, from your first days home through returning to daily activities. Robotic knee replacement can help relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis and get you moving again, but the surgery itself is only part of the journey. What you do … Read more
How do you choose a joint replacement surgeon? Here are the key questions to ask about training, experience, and robotic tech. Deciding to move forward with hip or knee replacement is a significant step, and the surgeon you choose can shape your entire experience, from your first consultation through your recovery. Asking the right questions … Read more
Surgery is only part of the equation when it comes to joint replacement. Physical therapy plays an equally important role in the outcome, helping restore strength, motion, and confidence in the new joint. If you’ve read our week-by-week recovery timeline, you’ve already seen how much of that progress ties directly back to therapy. For many … Read more
Choosing a joint replacement surgeon is one of the more consequential healthcare decisions many patients make. With so many options available in Palm Beach County, it can be hard to know where to start. Credentials matter, but so does understanding what those credentials actually mean. Here’s a closer look at the factors many patients find … Read more
A lot of attention goes into the surgery itself, but recovery really begins the moment you walk back through your front door. Taking a bit of time to prepare your home before surgery can make the first days and weeks of your recovery timeline noticeably easier, both for you and for whoever is helping you … Read more
Direct anterior hip replacement has gained popularity for good reason — a muscle-sparing approach that can support a faster, more comfortable early recovery for many patients. But it isn’t automatically the right fit for every hip. Whether this approach makes sense for you depends on a combination of anatomy, health history, and surgical goals, which … Read more
When most people picture knee replacement, they imagine replacing the entire joint. But for some patients, arthritis is limited to just one part of the knee — and in those cases, a partial knee replacement may be a good fit. It’s a more targeted approach that isn’t right for everyone, but for the right candidate, … Read more