Dr. Greg Tchejeyan is more than a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He’s a family man, an eagle scout, and a German Shepherd Schutzhund trainer. He’s a long-range sport fisherman, an outdoor enthusiast, and a 5-time Ironman Triathlon Finisher. But above all, Dr. Greg Tchejeyan is a man of great integrity and dedication, two qualities that have
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The knee is a weight-bearing joint, and the health of the cartilage in the knee is essential for maintaining normal function.
- Published in Full Knee, Knee Cartilage
Surgery is never a decision that should be taken lightly. It’s often made at the end of a long journey towards healing. Ideally, you’ve built a trusting relationship with your doctor along the way. That’s why nothing is more important than choosing the surgeon that will do the very best job given your diagnosis. We’ve
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Total knee replacement surgery is a procedure that can restore mobility to the knee and reduce and even eliminate the pain that may have been affecting you for years. Once you finally take this step and schedule the procedure, you won’t regret your decision. Restoring function and mobility post-injury can be life changing.
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conditions is knee cartilage damage. Today, we will examine why people develop this problem and what the most common symptoms are.
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As an athlete, your body is important to you. It allows you to move effectively, do the things you’re passionate about, and engage in the sports you love playing. If your body isn’t working right, or if you’ve been injured, it’s going to be difficult and often unenjoyable to do the things you love.
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If you are struggling to function normally because of a problem with one of your joints, your doctor might recommend joint replacement surgery. While the proper surgery is a great way to rejuvenate your body and repair joint damage, many people are hesitant because they are worried about the long-term consequences. Today, we’ll discuss some common misconceptions and have a closer look at knee anatomy and how repairing cartilage in the knee can be beneficial for you.
Any surgical procedure poses a certain level of risk. When it comes to joint replacement surgery, qualified surgeons take several precautionary measures to avoid potential complications. At TJN Orthopedics, Dr. Gregory H. Tchejeyan boasts some of the nation’s highest accuracy rates and lowest readmission rates. This is largely due to the extra measures he puts
A periprosthetic fracture refers to a fracture around a joint replacement – either a hip or a knee. It’s becoming more common because there are more people getting hip and knee replacements. These people are mostly older and therefore experience symptoms like loss of reflexes or muscle atrophy. As a result, we tend to see
In orthopedic surgery, implant devices can be made of several different materials. From chrome to cobalt to mobinium – several elements are used to fabricate the devices that improve the lifespan of a joint artificially. However, most implant devices are made of titanium due to their natural elasticity. It has properties similar to human bone,
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