Brett Perricelli MD

06/16/2026

Alternatives to Hip Replacement.

Severe hip arthritis can cause pain and difficulty walking. Many people who have these debilitating symptoms because of hip arthritis will elect to undergo total hip replacement surgery. However, total hip replacement is not without its own risks and concerns, and therefore many people wonder if the...

06/09/2026

Broken Hip Recovery.

Recovering from a broken hip typically involves surgery followed by physical therapy to restore mobility and strength. Early movement after surgery is crucial for regaining function and preventing complications. While pain usually lessens after four to six weeks, it can take up to a year to fully re...

06/02/2026

One of the world`s most common knee surgeries does not help and may even be harmful.

Trimming a degenerated meniscus, or partial meniscectomy, is one the most common orthopedic surgeries in the world. Partial meniscectomy does not improve patient symptoms or function, reveals a 10-year follow-up of the FIDELITY, a placebo-surgery controlled trial published in the New England Journal...

05/26/2026

Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here`s what the evidence says.

Knee osteoarthritis is a complex disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. When pain persists, many people look for quick, convenient options, such as injections. Clinics offer several types of knee injections. Some are heavily marketed with promises to....

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

04/20/2026

Surgical management techniques for avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review.

Early surgical intervention for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head can preserve the hip joint and delay the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of various surgical modalities to treat femoral head AVN as assessed by THA-fre...

04/13/2026

Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment.

Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting nearly 600 million people worldwide - and potentially a billion by 2050 - the most powerful treatment isn’t surgery or medication. It’s exercise. Mov...

03/31/2026

Returning to Sports After Hip and Knee Replacements.

Explore key insights on returning to sports after total hip and knee replacement, including which activities are safe and the essential guidelines for a successful recovery.