Patient Education
Patient Education
General
Surgery Checklist
Review details for surgery preparation with Dr. Comfort’s team.
Cortisone Injection Patient Information
Review information about cortisone including the injection procedure, post-injection care, side effects and rare complications.
What To Expect After Injection
Learn about possible symptoms and expectations after receiving an injection.
Hip
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
Review patient education for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the hip. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis of the Hip)
Review patient education for Osteoarthritis of the hip. Understand the overview, medical treatment, and how diet and exercise can help.
Femoral Fractures
Review patient education for femur fractures. Learn more about the causes, various types, symptoms and treatment options.
Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI)
Review patient education for Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI). Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI) Arthroscopic Surgery
Review patient education for Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI) surgery. Learn more about surgery preparation, the procedure, and post-procedure.
Hip Anatomy
Review patient education for anatomy of the hip joint. Learn about the bones, cartilage, soft tissues, and more.
Hip Arthroscopy
Review patient education for hip arthroscopy. Learn more about surgery prep, the procedure and repair, and what to expect post-surgery.
Hip Bursitis
Review patient education for hip bursitis. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Hip Dislocations
Review patient education for hip dislocations. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Hip Fracture Prevention
Review patient education for hip fracture prevention. Learn how to keep your bones strong along with home safety tips.
Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws
Review patient education for hip fractures. Understand more on surgery preparation, how the repair is made, and what to expect post-surgery.
Hip Fracture
Review patient education for hip fractures. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
Review patient education for inflammatory arthritis of the hip. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Labral Tear of the Hip (Acetabular Labrum Tear)
Review patient education for labral tears of the hip. Understand the causes, symptoms and treatment options, including surgical and non-surgical options.
Loose Bodies in the Hip
Learn more about loose bodies in the hip, including potential causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip
Review patient education for muscle strain injuries of the hip. Learn more on mild, moderate, and severe injury types, along with treatment options for each.
Muscle Strain Injuries of the Thigh
Review patient education for muscle strain injuries of the thigh. Learn more on mild, moderate, and severe injury types, along with treatment options for each.
Revision Hip Surgery
Review patient education for revision hip surgery. Understand surgery preparation, more about the procedure, and what to expect after surgery.
Revision Hip Surgery with Allograft
Review patient education for revision hip surgery with allograft. Understand surgery preparation and the treatment for your femur, socket, and joint.
Snapping Hip Syndrome
Learn more about snapping hip, including causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Total Hip Replacement (Minimally Invasive Method)
Review patient education for a minimally-invasive total hip replacement. Understand surgery preparation, more about the procedure, and what to expect after surgery.
Total Hip Replacement
Review patient education for a total hip replacement. Understand surgery preparation, the procedure and implants, and what to expect after surgery.
Total Hip Resurfacing
Review patient education for total hip resurfacing. Learn more about surgery prep, the procedure, and what to expect post-surgery.
Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip
Review patient education for transient osteoporosis of the hip. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options, including surgical and non-surgical options.
Knee
ACL Injuries in Women
Review patient education for ACL injuries in Women. Learn more about the anatomy, joints and muscles, movement and prevention.
ACL Reconstruction
Review patient education for ACL Reconstruction surgery. Learn more about surgery preparation, repair, and post-surgery care.
ACL Reconstruction (Hamstring Graft Method)
Review patient education for ACL Reconstruction surgery using the hamstring graft method. Learn more about surgery preparation, replacing the ACL, and post-surgery care.
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Review patient education for arthroscopy knee surgery. Understand more about surgery preparation and the procedure.
Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
Review patient education for Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee. Learn more about the condition, symptoms, and treatment options including surgical and non-surgical-solutions.
Articular Cartilage Restoration
Review patient education for articular cartilage restoration. Learn more about the process of transferring cartilage.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Review patient education for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Understand more on the causes and risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options.
Tibial Spine Fracture
Review patient education for tibial spine fracture (Intercondylar Eminence). Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Bursitis of the Knee (Pes Anserine)
Review patient education for Goosefoot Bursitis of the knee. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Knee Arthritis
Review patient education for Osteoarthritis of the knee. Understand causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Meniscus Repair
Review patient education for meniscus repair (arthroscopic technique). Understand surgery prep, the repair, and after care.
Meniscus Tears
Review patient education for meniscus repair (arthroscopic technique). Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Mini-Incision Total Knee Replacement
Review patient education for Mini-Incision Total Knee Replacement. Understand surgery prep, the procedure, and after care.
Osteoarticular Transfer System (OATS)
Review patient education for Osteoarticular Transfer System (OATS). Learn more about the procedure, repair and post-surgery care.
Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Review patient education for partial knee replacement (with Oxford Implant). Learn more about surgery preparation and the implant.
Patellar Fracture
Review patient education for patellar fracture. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Patellar Tendon Rupture
Review patient education for patella tendon tear. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Patellar Tendinitis
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options for patella tendinitis (jumper’s knee).
Patellar Tracking Disorder
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options for patellar tracking disorder.
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee)
Review patient education for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
Review patient education for Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis). Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options for quadriceps tendon tear.
Revision Total Knee Replacement
Review patient education for revision knee revision. Understand surgery prep, the procedure, and after care.
Septic Arthritis of the Knee
Review patient education for septic arthritis of the knee. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Review patient education for shin splints. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Supracondylar Femoral Fracture
Review patient education for Supracondylar Femoral Fracture. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Tibial Fractures
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options for tibial fractures.
Tibial Plateau Fracture
Learn about causes, symptoms and treatment options for tibial plateau fracture.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
Review patient education for ACL tears. Understand causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Total Knee Replacement
Review patient education for total knee replacement surgery. This includes a step-by-step overview on the procedure.
Shoulder
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
Review patient education for Arthroscopic Bankart Repair. Learn more about surgery preparation, the procedure, and what to expect post-surgery.
Bicep Tendonitis (at the Elbow)
Review patient education for bicep tendonitis at the elbow. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options, including surgical and non-surgical solutions.
Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair
Review patient education for mini-open rotator cuff repair. This provides a step-by-step overview of the procedure and what you can expect.
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Review patient education for reverse total shoulder replacement. Understand more on surgery preparation, the components involved, and what to expect post-surgery.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Review patient education for rotator cuff injuries. Learn more about impingement, aging, symptoms, and treatment options.
Shoulder Anatomy
Review patient education for anatomy of the shoulder. Learn more about the bones, various joints, the rotator cuff and bursa.
Shoulder Arthritis
Review patient education for osteoarthritis of the shoulder. Understand risk factors, progression, symptoms, bone spur formation, and treatment options.
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Review patient education for subacromial decompression. Understand more on surgery preparation, the procedure and post-surgery care.
Total Shoulder Replacement
Review patient education for total shoulder replacement surgery. Understand more on surgery preparation and the procedure.
Protocols
Knee
Patellar Tendon Repair
Review the patellar tendon repair protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
ACL Reconstruction
Review the ACL reconstruction protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Knee Arthroscopy
Review the knee arthroscopy protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Knee Arthroscopy (Meniscus Repair)
Review the knee arthroscopy meniscus repair protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Total Knee Replacement
Review information about a total knee replacement protocol including how the surgery is performed and questions you can address with your physician.
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Review the total knee arthroplasty protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Unicompartmental Arthroplasty
Review the unicompartmental arthroplasty protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Patella Femoral Syndrome
Review the patellar femoral syndrome protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Partial Knee Replacement
Review information about a partial knee replacement protocol including knee anatomy, patient criteria, implant materials and design, preparation for surgery, how the surgery is performed, post-operative care and questions you can address with your physician.
Knee Arthroscopy (Lateral Release)
Review the partial knee arthroscopy (lateral release) protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Hip
Hip Bursitis
Review the hip bursitis protocol to learn about strengthening exercises and hip range of motion.
Hip Arthroscopy (CAM Recession)
Review the hip arthroscopy (CAM recession) protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Hip Arthroscopy (Microfracture)
Review the hip arthroscopy (microfracture) protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Review the total hip arthroplasty protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Total Hip Replacement
Review information about a total hip replacement protocol including how the surgery is performed and questions you can address with your doctor.
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Review the quadriceps tendon repair protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair (Large Tear)
Review the rotator cuff repair (large tear) protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Rotator Cuff Repair (Medium Tear)
Review the rotator cuff repair (medium tear) protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Rotator Cuff Repair (Small Tear)
Review the rotator cuff repair (small tear) protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Total Shoulder Replacement
Review the total shoulder replacement protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Arthroscopic Bankart (SLAP Suture) Repair
Review the arthroscopic Bankart/SLAP suture repair protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Rotator Cuff Decompression
Review the rotator cuff decompression protocol in order to track post-surgery activity progression and expected goals.
Pre-Op Education
Total Joint Patient Information
Review pre-operative patient education about a total joint replacement. This includes information about risks, blood clot and infection prevention, physical therapy, medication management, reasons surgery would be canceled, hospital stay expectations and pre-operative history and physical completion.
EXCEL Outpatient Total Joint Program
Learn about the EXCEL Program including its offering, pre-operative education class information, procedure and recovery expectations, physical therapy locations and conditions that may exclude you from the EXCEL Program.
Knee
ACL Reconstruction
Review information about an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear of the knee reconstruction including, how the cruciate ligament tears, how the surgery is performed and post-operative expectations.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Review information about knee osteoarthritis and learn about osteoarthritis onset, diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Meniscus Tear
Review information about a meniscus tear including how the meniscus tears, how the surgery is performed and post-operative expectations.
Hip
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Review information about a femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) including FAI onset, associated symptoms, how the surgery is performed and post-operative expectations.
Hip Osteoarthritis
Review information about hip osteoarthritis and learn about osteoarthritis onset, diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Labral Tear of the Hip
Review information about a labral tear of the hip including onset, symptoms, how the surgery is performed and post-operative expectations.
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Review information about rotator cuff tears including onset, diagnosis, treatment, how the surgery is performed and post-operative expectations.
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Review information about rotator cuff tendonitis and learn about onset, diagnosis and recommended treatment.
Post-Op Education
Rotator Cuff Repair
Review information about a rotator cuff repair including how to manage activity, pain control, dressing management and physical therapy.
ACL Reconstruction
Review information about an ACL reconstruction including how to manage activity, pain control, dressing management and physical therapy.
Knee Arthroscopy
Review information about a knee arthroscopy including how to manage activity, pain control, dressing management and physical therapy.
Useful Links
Understanding Knee, Hip & Ankle Pain
Learn more about knee, hip and ankle pain and treatment options.
