Author: Ginny Peterson

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 pain…

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, the…

Medical tourism takes off

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

Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis resulting from a buildup of uric acid in the body. It causes attacks of…

Leave the cookies for Santa

Leave the cookies for Santa if you are experiencing arthritis pain in your joints. There are several steps you can take toward…

New knee puts Saints’ new special teams coach Mike Westhoff back in the game

NAPLES, Fla. (December 18, 2017) – The successful outcome of his outpatient partial knee replacement by Dr. Robert J.…

Ultrasound for healing bones

Ultrasound for healing bones? It may be “sound” advice!

Anyone who has experienced a bruised bone knows that it is…