Category: Total Joint


Rapid Recovery Total Joints

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD Kate S. Hamilton, PA-C Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022)

With newer advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques along with the development of multimodal pain control, the timeline after total joint replacement is dramatically improved. Early efforts at mobilizing the patient are made on the day of surgery.

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The Anterior Total Hip Walkthrough – What Happens in Surgery

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD

The Hana Table is a specialized surgical table designed specifically for the anterior hip approach. It allows the surgeon to safely perform the surgery and helps to minimize complications. The hip is exposed by splitting the space between two muscles, allowing me to perform the surgery without cutting any muscle.

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Knee & Hip Arthritis: All You Need to Know

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD Kate S. Hamilton, PA-C Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022)

By conservative estimate over 54 million Americans have a formal diagnosis of arthritis and more than 50% of people over 65 years of age have been diagnosed with arthritis. It is a leading cause of disability and suffering in the US.

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PICO Wound Vac – A Unique Post-Op Dressing

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD

Wound vac technology is a dressing that has battery powered suction (vacuum) to aid in the wound healing process. It places a constant suction power on your incision site. The dressing is applied under sterile conditions in the operating room and remains in place for 7 days.

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Short Stay/Outpatient Total Joints – There’s No Place Like Home

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022) Kate S. Hamilton, PA-C

The length of hospital stay after knee and hip replacement surgery has been steadily decreasing over the last 3 decades. There have been a variety of factors influencing this treatment. Improvements in surgical technique, pain management, and implant design help make earlier hospital discharge possible.

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Wrist Fractures: Do I Need Surgery?

Richard “Alex” Sweet II, MD

The wrist is made up of two large bones and many small bones. The small bones of the hand (carpal bones) can be fractured (and some may require surgery) but are not discussed here. The main bones of the wrist are
the radius and ulna. Typically in a wrist fracture both of these bones are broken, however the radius is of paramount importance as it bears over 70% the weight of forces through the wrist.

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Total Knee Replacement: The 3 Week Post Op Visit

Richard A. Sweet, M.D. (Retired 2022)

 Patients who are at low risk for developing blood clots are typically placed on 325 mg (regular) Aspirin once daily till 6 weeks post op. Patients with bleeding risks may be place on a baby Aspirin (81 mg) instead. Patients at higher risk for blood clots may be placed on more aggressive blood thinners such as Plavix, Coumadin, Xarelto, or Eliquis for varying lengths of time.

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Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic

4130 Dutchman's Lane,
Suite 300,Louisville 40207
(502) 897-1794

Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic

1425 State St.,
,New Albany 47150
(812) 920-0408

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Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic
4130 Dutchman's Lane
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40207

Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic
1425 State St.
New Albany, IN 47150