Whether you are a high school football star, or a weekend warrior-or if you aren't even an athlete- AAOC will return you to your active lifestyle with the best possible recovery from injuries. Our fellowship trained experts offer comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation to get you back in the game.More >>
Very severe joint pain and stiffness may require total joint replacement (TJR). TJR is a surgical procedure in which an arthritic or damaged joint, such as a hip, knee, elbow, or shoulder joint, is removed and replaced with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. The artificial joint is designed to move just like a healthy human joint.More >>
AAOC physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating all orthopedic conditions. AAOC offers a full range of orthopedic services to help relieve pain and restore your active lifestyle. Whether you are a gardener that needs a hip replacement, an athlete with a torn ligament, or a worker who has developed carpal tunnel syndrome, you can rely on the world-class orthopedic and sports medicine at AAOC.More >>
Age, stress, and disease can make joints stiffen in much the same way as wear and a lack of lubrication can cause stiffness and squeaking in mechanical hinges. The most common joint problem is arthritis, which afflicts about 43 million Americans, or nearly 20% of the population.More >>
Albany Arthritis & Orthopaedic Center was founded under the leadership of Robert S. Pilcher, MD, PhD, an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of arthritis.
Troy Skidmore, DO is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, skilled in diagnosing and treating all orthopaedic conditions. Dr. Skidmore recently joined Albany Arthritis & Orthopaedic Center, a member ofMore >>