The weather is nice and everyone is ready to get back outdoors! The specialists at Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are well-versed in treating sports injuries, however, we would prefer that you stay healthy and injury-free. Here are a few tips from the Read More
Knee Pain
Dr. Lederman Named As 1 of 10 Total Joint ASC Physicians to Know
Congrats to Dr. Lederman on being recognized by Becker's as 1 of 10 total joint ASC physicians to know! As total joint replacements move more toward outpatient ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), it is great for the LKO to be acknowledged for the hard work and dedication they put forth in creating Read More
Knee Injections – Explained By PA Jennifer Georgia
Jennifer Georgia, PA-C explains the different types of knee injections: Knee arthritis can be debilitating, and, for many patients, injections can quickly reduce pain and swelling to improve mobility and function. Types of Injections for the Knee There are two main injections: cortisone Read More
Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics Prepares To Resume Elective Surgeries
Michigan residents who have been living with pain due to orthopedic conditions during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order can now undergo their elective procedures. This decision comes in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s announcement that Michigan will be lifting restrictions on elective surgeries Read More
What is a MAKOplasty knee surgery?
We’ve all heard the commercials about the latest, cutting-edge treatment for knee replacements, but what really is it? Dr. Collin O'Keefe answers a few of the most common questions he hears from his patients at LKO: What is a MAKOplasty Knee Replacement? MAKOplasty uses robotic technology Read More
Sports Injuries – 3 Reasons to See a Doctor
Sports Injuries and why you need to be seen by a Doctor The body is an amazing machine, working hard to keep you mobile and thriving no matter what. Sometimes sports injuries, chronic pain, or conditions such as arthritis arise, causing pain and limiting your mobility in an instant, though it may Read More
5 Reasons Why Your Knee May Hurt
Why does my knee hurt? Most people have experienced knee pain in their life, but how server and how long depends on the complexity of the condition. Here are five possible conditions that are common sources of knee pain: Bursitis: Inflamed bursae may cause knee pain in some people. Read More
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Knee Replacement Surgery
1. We offer one-of-a-kind patient-customized knee replacements as well as traditional knee replacements. 2. Our patients are rarely in the hospital more than 2 days. 3. Patients may be eligible for a partial knee replacement which can occasionally be performed on an outpatient Read More
