Hassan Ali, Author at Dr. Peatman

2022-03-02T06:43:27-08:00

When the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the playoffs in 2011, they not only had to leave the field as losers but their star slugger, Ryan Howard, had to limp off with a torn Achilles tendon on the last out of the game.

His quote afterward was very telling. “I felt like my bat came around and hit the back of my Achilles, he told reporters after the game. I tried to run and felt a pop and it felt like the whole thing was on fire. … like I was literally on a flat tire. I tried to get up, but [Learn More]

Mini-Knee Surgery Offers Promise Of Quicker Recovery

Hassan Ali2022-03-21T07:40:17-07:00

WALNUT CREEK, CA – (March 14, 2004) – – Eleven days after a total knee replacement, 79-year-old Matthew Conners stopped by to see his doctor, walking in without crutches or a cane.

He asked if he could start driving again.

The Oakland resident had a remarkably quick recovery thanks to a new surgical technique called the “mini knee.” Growing numbers of surgeons now use the procedure to reduce pain and speed rehabilitation. The technique produces the same result as a traditional knee replacement without cutting through muscle or tendon. It is part of a nationwide movement toward less-invasive surgery.

“This represents a major achievement in the evolution [Learn More]

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Mini-Knee Surgery Offers Promise Of Quicker Recovery