Incorporate these nutrient-rich foods into your diet to help combat arthritis and keep your joints healthy. Chronic inflammation is not only bad for your overall health, but it can also lead to and exacerbate the symptoms of arthritis. “The inflammatory process certainly plays a role in joint health,” says Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists’ Dr. Thomas …
Joint Replacement
We Knew It! Same Day Total Joints ARE the Better Option
Broad study on outpatient total joint replacement surgery reveals exceptional results, bolstering Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists’ exclusive Heal@Home program. In 2017, following a rigorous application and review process, Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) was the first practice in Eastern Pennsylvania to gain approval from the state to perform total joint replacement surgery in a freestanding …
BCOS Partnership Helps Doylestown Hospital Earn High Ranking by U.S. News & World Report
“High Performing” Orthopedics Led by Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists is a key contributor to the recent rankings. Doylestown Hospital was recently ranked as one of the best hospitals in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report, and Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is particularly proud of the accolades earned in orthopedics. Ranked 6th in the …
New Treatment Halts Chronic Knee Pain
BCOS becomes one of the first and few to offer innovative procedure for long term relief of debilitating knee pain. For patients suffering from chronic knee pain, there’s a new option that can provide long-lasting relief. In fact, this innovative, non-surgical treatment is changing the game for patients at Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS). “I …
Another First for Innovative Total Shoulder Replacement Program
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists’ Kieran Cody M.D. Creates First and Only Outpatient Shoulder Replacement Protocol in Eastern PA Approved for an Ambulatory Surgery Center Doylestown, Pa – Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is proud to announce that Kieran Cody M.D. has developed an innovative surgical protocol that has become the first and only total shoulder …
Surgical Options for Severe Ankle Arthritis: Ankle Replacement vs Ankle Fusion with Dr. Andrew Peacock
For patients with severe ankle arthritis, pain is just a part of daily life. While therapies such as medication, physical therapy, and bracing can alleviate discomfort for some patients, for others the pain is unrelenting. In these cases, it’s good to know that there are options to eliminate the pain. Here, we discuss the surgical …
All About Ankle Replacement Surgery with Dr. Andrew Peacock
Patients with severe ankle arthritis often suffer from decreased quality of life, with significant pain, inflammation, and mobility issues. For many years, ankle fusion was the only surgical option for treating these patients. But thanks to advances in medical technology and surgical techniques, ankle replacement surgery has become a viable surgical alternative to eliminate ankle …
Patient Story: How I Spent My Summer (Pandemic) Vacation Getting Two Total Hip Replacements with Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists
Author: Steve Leventhal I suffered with severely arthritic hips for over a decade. When I hobbled into Dr. Vikoren’s office he took one look at my x-rays and whistled. My 58 year old hips were both completely bone rubbing on bone and each step I took proved agonizing. He knew instantly the kind of pain …
First Computer-Assisted Total Knee Replacement Performed at Doylestown Hospital
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is proud to announce that Dr. Joshua Steere has successfully completed the first computer-assisted total knee replacement surgery at Doylestown Hospital. This technological innovation is a strong step forward in improving safety and accuracy for patients with complex knee arthritis. “No two knee replacements are exactly alike,” says Dr. Steere, …
No Place Like Home…for Recovery After Total Joint Replacement
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists’ Heal@Home Program Provides Same Day Total Joint Replacement Surgery with No Hospitalization at a Safe, Dedicated Surgical Center Heal@Home Patient Thomas Day walking within an hour of total hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Thomas Vikoren at Bucks County Surgical Suites on May 11, 2020. When elective surgeries were halted in …
Dr. Joshua Steere Joins Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists
Doylestown, PA –Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists is proud to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joshua Steere to the staff. Specializing in joint reconstruction, specifically primary and revision hip and knee replacement, Dr. Steere combines his world-class training with a patient-centered approach to care. Dr. Steere graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of …
Total Shoulder Replacement Surgeries Now Available to More People
The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the entire body—at least, it should. Individuals who deal with shoulder arthritis or other major issues know how painful, frustrating, and inconvenient these types of conditions can be. Thankfully, there are options available to help people dealing with debilitating shoulder problems regain control …