UKA now vs TKA Later
Your knee may be causing you pain; you may be intensely suffering from arthritis in your joints – but when should you decide to go ahead and have joint replacement surgery? Many patients put up with joint pain longer than necessary, but most surgeons will suggest not waiting until you reach a point of unbearable
Proper Diagnosis
In today’s world of what Dr. Tchejeyan jokingly refers to as, “Dr. Google”, people often search their symptoms on the web and misdiagnose themselves. This causes unnecessary anxiety and concern for so many people. Even as patients seek advice about joint pain from their primary care doctors, their condition may be misinterpreted because of their
Functionality Post Surgery
One of the most common misconceptions that Dr. Tchejeyan has encountered through decades in orthopedics is that patients will have limited mobility after undergoing joint replacement surgery. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, Dr. Tchejeyan makes it his primary goal to remove pain and restore function in his patients. He’s been doing
All About Anesthesia
During orthopedic surgery, anesthesia is one-way surgeons minimize pain or discomfort to the patient. There are three main types of pain-blocking anesthesia – general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia. General Anesthesia With general anesthesia, the patient feels no pain. The drug propofol is usually administered intravenously. Propofol provides three things necessary for a pain-free
The Benefits of Outpatient Surgery
The field of medicine is always evolving, and the orthopedic specialty is no exception. Quite recently, outpatient procedures have seen an evolution towards safer and more efficient processes that provide a host of benefits to the surgeon and the patient alike. Shorter Hospital Stays Many procedures that once required lengthy hospital stays have evolved to
4 Ways We Manage Surgical Pain
Too often, patients avoid a necessary joint replacement surgery for fear of limited mobility and a painful recovery. The truth is, pain management has come a long way in the last few decades, making orthopedic surgery both more accessible and less burdensome to patients. At TJN Orthopedics, many measures are taken before, during, and after
MAKO Robotic Surgery in Westlake Village
Looking for the right orthopedic surgeon in Westlake Village is easy if you consider the level of expertise of each candidate. You may recall our blog post on how to choose your surgeon. It highlights the main qualifications to look for when choosing who to see for orthopedic conditions: Is your surgeon fellowship trained? How
The “LA Knee Guy” – Best Orthopedic Knee Specialist in Ventura County
Many LA residents have heard of Dr. Gregory H. Tchejeyan. If not for his Ironman victories, then for his pristine record as a Board-Certified Orthopedic surgeon! You can get to know him a little more personally here. Those who don’t know Dr. Tchejeyan will inevitably come to do so; his reputation precedes him as the
MAKO – The Next Big Thing In Robotics
In the world of Orthopedics, surgical methods and techniques are always being improved upon. That’s why any good surgeon pursues continued education to stay abreast of the industry’s improvements and developments. Board-Certified Dr. Gregory H. Tchejeyan is no stranger to this. He is continually seeking knowledge about different orthopedic surgical techniques, determining what is most
Post Surgery Rehabilitation: What To Expect
When it comes to orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation of your joints begins almost immediately. Whether you’ve had partial or total joint replacement surgery for the hip, knee, shoulder, spine, wrist, hand, foot, or ankle – Dr. Tchejeyan won’t send you home without a plan to get you moving around as quickly and safely as possible! And