Dr. Paul Shim, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Brockville, ON

Dr. Paul Shim

Dr. Paul Shim

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Brockville, ON
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( Dr. Paul Shim, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Brockville, ON) is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

If you are looking for local services or  treatment  in the office from a local  Orthopaedic Surgeon  or hospital from a Orthopaedic Surgeon, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Paul Shim ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment (613) 498-0368 ( Dr. Paul Shim ) Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canda and the ( Dr. Paul Shim ) Is in good standing with the Orthopedic Association and the ( Dr. Paul Shim ) Is in good standing with the   Canadian Medical Association  

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( Dr. Paul Shim, Orthopaedic Surgeon Brockville, ON ), may talk about some of the conditions and some of the treatment options shown on the videos. Always talk with your Orthopaedic Surgeon  about the information you learnt from the videos in regards to treatments and procedures the Orthopaedic Surgeon could  perform and if they would be appropriate for you. Remember good information from your local Orthopaedic Surgeon is the corner stone to understanding your condition or disease.

Please contact ( Dr. Paul Shim, Orthopaedic Surgeon Brockville, ON ) to enquire if this health care provider is accepting new patients. Orthopedic surgeons also perform hip replacement and knee replacement surgeries due to arthritis. During hip or knee replacement surgery, the surgeon removes the painful joint and replaces it with an artificial joint made from plastic, ceramic and/or metal. 

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1

The knee is the largest joint in the body.

Explanation:

The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is made up of the femur (lower end of the thighbone), the tibia (upper end of the shinbone) and the patella (kneecap).

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The most common cause of chronic knee pain is arthritis.

Explanation:

Arthritis is the most common cause of knee pain and disability, especially osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

3

There are three types of knee replacement surgery.

Explanation:

There are two types of knee replacement surgery: total knee replacement and partial knee replacement.

4

Patients usually stay in the hospital for a week after a knee replacement surgery.

Explanation:

Some patients can leave the same day as their surgery. After leaving the hospital, most patients begin a physical therapy program.

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Most knee replacements last more than 15 years.

Explanation:

Most knee replacements last more than 15 years. How long your knee replacement will last depends on how much wear-and-tear it is under on a daily basis.

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Ratings for Dr. Paul Shim

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    Dr. Shim is an excellent surgeon, a very busy, no-nonsense professional with obvious confidence. He performed a partial knee replacement as day surgery! Great work!
    Submitted: April 11, 2022
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    Dr. Paul Shim provided me with a new right hip April 29, 2016. Surgery was a Godsend to be able to be ride of pain from a failing hip is beyond words, follow up went Extremely well all healing.
    Submitted: May 13, 2016
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    I WAS MOST DISAPPOINTED WITH HIS MANNER ,HE SHOULD LEARN PEOPLE SKILLS.HE HAS NILL!! I WAS NOT CHECKED THROUGHLY LIKE I WAS EXPECTING FROM A SURGEON ,HARDLY ANSWERED ANY CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT ANTHESIA.IT SEEMED HE WAS NOT AT ALL INTERTESTED IN MY WELL FARE.I EMAIL THIS SO THAT PERHAPS HE WILL REALIZE THAT PATIENTS ARE PEOPLE TOO!!! SEND HIM ON A BEDSIDE MANNER COURSE.
    Submitted: April 05, 2016

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