Advances in technology are making strides in the world of orthopedic surgery. If a tool provides consistent and reproducible results, it is added to the surgeon’s arsenal for treating patients.
Robotic-Assisted Surgery at Cayuga Health System
Listen: Dr. Blake discusses robotics-assisted knee replacements
What is robotics-assisted surgery and how can it benefit you? Dr. Deidre Blake, orthopedic surgeon and Medical Director of Cayuga Orthopedics discusses the role it plays in orthopedic surgery.
Fall risks increase with age; learn to protect yourself
By Deidre Blake, MD
Falls are the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injury among older Americans. The vast majority of those falls are from a standing height and most frequently cause broken wrists, hip fractures and head injuries. In many cases, the injuries have long-term health consequences that limit mobility and may require hospitalization and nursing home care.
What You Need to Know About Hip Fractures
By Deidre Blake, MD
There are roughly 300,000 hip fractures every year in the United States and this number is projected to reach 500,000 by 2040. Eighty-five percent of these fractures occur in people who are 65 years of age and older, associated with 25 percent mortality within five years of fracture. It is extremely important for people to understand that hip fractures are serious and life changing for the patient. The good news is that there are a number of positive, preventive measures you can take to reduce your risk for hip fracture.
New Developments in Local Orthopedic Care
By Deidre Blake, MD
Capabilities in local orthopedic care continue to expand with the availability of joint revision surgery. If you have had hip- or knee-replacement surgery and are wondering what is available to you should your artificial joint wear out, we now have the expertise locally to address this specific problem.
Falls Prevention Week
Orthopedic surgeon for the Cayuga Medical Center Dr. Deidre Blake provides some simple steps to prevent accidental falls for Falls Prevention Week.