Author: Ginny Peterson

Patellofemoral problems

Patellofemoral problems, such as alignment or overuse problems, can lead to wear and tear of the cartilage behind the patella (kneecap).…

Different leg lengths

Having different leg lengths is not a cause for alarm, in fact it is a fairly common occurrence. Researchers estimate that 40…

Ultrasound treatments

Ultrasound treatments have been around since the 1950s. They are most often used by physical therapists or occupational therapists to treat pain conditions and to promote…

Zehr honored as regional "Top Doctor" for 14th consecutive year

NAPLES, Fla. (February 5, 2018) – Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America’s trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has once again chosen Naples orthopaedic surgery specialist Dr. Robert Zehr for inclusion in its highly selective list of Regional Top Doctors. Fewer than 35,000 physicians – less…

Anterior approach hip replacement

Anterior approach hip replacement provides four distinct benefits to the hip replacement patient.

The anterior approach is one in which the…

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate have been slowly gaining acceptance in the medical field as effective, non-surgical solutions to the inflammation and…

Zehr Center marks 10th anniversary

NAPLES, FLA. (January 10, 2018) – Robert J. Zehr, M.D., recently marked the 10th anniversary of the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics,…

Medical tourism takes off

Medical tourism is about to take off in Southwest Florida. Our area has been flying under the radar for some time…