Why Joint Replacements are Lasting Longer
When is the right time to have joint replacement surgery? The answer isn’t as cut and dried as you might think.
5 Tips for Making Your Joints Last Longer
Do you feel like your joints are aging faster than you? You’re not alone. Truth is the number of joint replacement surgeries has gone up in recent years, but not necessarily among older Americans. Instead,
Joint Pain Coming at You from All Sides?
A sore knee, hip pain, a stiff shoulder. Are they to be expected as we get older? As we age, nagging joint pain becomes more common, and arthritis is to blame for most of those
What to Expect During Joint-Replacement Surgery and Recovery
When preparing for joint-replacement surgery, it’s natural to have a lot of questions. How long will I be out? When can I drive again? Will I need to be in the hospital for a long
Welcome to Arthritis 101
Arthritis is a relatively common condition but it is still often misunderstood. For the nearly one in five adults in the United States who have arthritis, often the smallest tasks can be a big challenge,
Arthritis: Not Just for The Elderly
When you think about arthritis, your brain may immediately think of elderly adults with swollen, painful joints, and who have trouble walking or tying their shoes. While arthritis does indeed cause problems for many older
Retiree Back to Playing Golf after Having Both Hips and Knees Replaced
Don Gustovich has been an active person his entire life, from his high school days of playing baseball, football and basketball, to a busy retired lifestyle that includes plenty of golf. At 69-years-old, he also
Joint Pain: When It’s Time to See an Orthopedist
If you’ve ever lived with joint pain for even a short period of time, you know it can be excruciating and significantly impact your daily quality of life. Treatment ranges from self-care and physical therapy
Why Younger Patients Are Opting for Joint Replacement
Within recent years, the number of joint-replacement surgeries has gone up, but not just among the older population. The number of Americans choosing joint-replacement surgery is increasingly moving toward a younger demographic. Research presented at
Joint Replacement: When Medicine and Physical Therapy Aren’t Enough
Imagine that you can’t run, walk or even stand without experiencing pain in your knees. Maybe your hips hurt so bad it’s all you can do to get out of bed in the morning. Millions