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Welcome to the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics where noted Naples orthopedic surgeon Robert J. Zehr, MD and his experienced team of professionals provide world class orthopedic care. Specializing in hip and knee surgery, Dr. Zehr has mastered minimally invasive surgical techniques and developed protocols for a rapid recovery. He is the most experienced surgeon in the direct anterior approach to hip replacement in Southwest Florida and performed the first same-day outpatient joint replacement surgery in Naples.
 
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  • Issue #51
  • Go jump in the lake! For the sake of your arthritis! This issue includes tips for aqua exercise.
  • Issue #50
  • Did you really fracture your hip? Here's how Dr. Zehr can tell...
  • Issue #49
  • Should you take NSAIDs before exercising?
  • Issue #48
  • What makes for a successful outpatient joint replacement?
  • Issue #47
  • Do you qualify for same-day outpatient joint replacement surgery? Ask Dr. Zehr.
  • Issue #46
  • How to manage your knee pain after surgery.
  • Issue #45
  • Can your arthritic knees forecast rain Find out in this issue!
  • Issue #44
  • We have a special word of caution for the Ladies only. And we give you 5 habits to break for a healthier you in 2016.
  • Issue #43
  • Dr. Zehr made history by performing the first same-day outpatient total hip replacement in Southwest Florida at Seaside Surgery Center. Read all about it!
  • Issue #42
  • Meet our new X-Ray Technologist, learn what the humble pumpkin can do for your joints and get the latest update on Seaside Surgery Center in this issue.
  • Issue #41
  • Live seminars are returning for this winter season - get the schedule in this issue.
  • Issue #40
  • Dr. Zehr will soon be offering outpatient joint replacement surgery! Imagine - no hospital stay! Find out where in this issue.
  • Issue #39
  • What did YOU do this summer? One Zehr Center hip replacement patient went spelunking! He describes his adventures in this newsletter
  • Issue #38
  • We are now offering MAKOplasty®robotic arm assisted knee surgery. It is the most consistently reproducible, precision joint replacement installation system available in the world today.
  • Issue #37
  • Don't just take our word for it - hear a comparison of the two approaches to hip replacement from our patient who has had both - Dr. David Criswell.
  • Issue #36
  • Read Liz Henuset's personal testimony about A2M therapy; and help us mark a milestone - Dr. Zehr's 1000th anterior approach total hip replacement.
  • Issue #35
  • The new A2M therapy is so important that we reprinted the main article in this issue, and introduce you to one of our A2M therapy patients.
  • Issue #34
  • Resolve to keep your bones healthy with these four tips.
  • Issue #33
  • Enjoy a joint-healthy Thanksgiving feast with these recommendations for holiday fare.
  • Issue #32
  • This issue features Halloween safety tips - how to make walking a treat!
  • Issue #31
  • In this issue we introduce a revolutionary biologic approach to treating knee OA, available in Southwest Florida ONLY at ZCO.
  • Issue #30
  • In this issue, we offer tips to avoid dislocating your hip.
  • Issue #29
  • A new total knee replacement system spares the ACL. Find out what it can do for you in this issue.
  • Issue #28
  • A good night's sleep is important to managing the pain of your arthritis. Find out why, and get tips for ensuring one, in this issue.
  • Issue #27
  • Summertime activities can present challenges in managing your arthritis pain. In this issue we present solutions.
  • Issue #26
  • Here are several questions you should ask when choosing your orthopaedic surgeon...
  • Issue #25
  • When should you get a hip replacement? We tell you in this issue.
  • Issue #24
  • Prepatellar Bursitis has many nicknames, such as "Housemaid's Knee." In this issue we give you some advice on how to avoid it.
  • Issue #23
  • We start the new year off with advice for the aging athlete and offer some tips for managing arthritis in cold weather.
  • Issue #22
  • In this issue we offer an update on the Medicare issue...and take a look at some holiday foods that are actually good for your joints.
  • Issue #21
  • Learn the latest technology for knee replacement surgery. We introduce you to Verasense in this issue.
  • Issue #20
  • The AAOS has issued new recommendations for the non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. We explain what they mean for you in this issue.
  • Issue #19
  • Good bone health requires action on your part. We provide tips for bone health in this issue.
  • Issue #18
  • Improve your golf game with hip surgery? Not exactly, but we discuss improvements in hip surgery and hear a golfer's testimony in this issue.
  • Issue #17
  • What was that "popping" noise? Learn about "popping" knees and uni-compartmental knee replacement in this issue.
  • Issue #16
  • Dive right into aqua exercise for joint health! We tell you why in this issue.
  • Issue #15
  • What's the best thing you can do for your joints? Find out in this issue - your joints will thank you!
  • Issue #14
  • The benefits of walking for joint health are numerous. You can learn what they are by reading this newsletter.
  • Issue #13
  • A rapid recovery from joint surgery depends on several factors...we discuss them here.
  • Issue #12
  • Take your best shot at joint pain as we discuss injections for joint pain.
  • Issue #11
  • Most forms of joint pain involve some kind of inflammation. Here are 7 questions to ask when your joints heat up.
  • Issue #10
  • Habits CAN be a good thing - here are 3 habits you can adopt for better joint health.
  • Issue #9
  • How long will your new joint last? We discuss revision replacement surgery in this issue.
  • Issue #8
  • The most oft-asked questions about hip and knee surgery begin with the words "When can I..." We answer a few of them in this issue.
  • Issue #7
  • We show you how to control your knee pain with exercise in this issue.
  • Issue #5
  • In this issue we discuss 3 strategies for getting relief from your joint pain.
  • Issue #5
  • We tell you why you should leave the Christmas cookies to Santa...and give you tips on coping with arthritis pain in cold weather in this issue.
  • Issue #4
  • Tradition is good for turkeys, but bad for hips. Learn why in this issue.
  • Issue #3
  • Do glucosamine and chondroitin really work? Find out in this issue.
  • Issue #2
  • The "Dog Days of Summer" didn't slow us down...Read more in this issue.
  • Issue #1
  • The inaugural issue was all about knees.
The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
 2659 Professional Circle, Suite 1110
Naples, Florida 34119