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
Golf tournament champion credits four joint replacements with continued success
“Bionic” woman has been playing golf for more than 60 years Donna Thomason can’t remember a time when golf wasn’t part of her life. At 71, she remembers growing up in a house across from
Knee Replacement Keeps Retiree on His Feet
When retired maintenance mechanic Jessie Hunt noticed his knee beginning to swell more than five years ago, he was told a shot was the best option. That idea didn’t appeal to him, so he made
Should You Be Concerned About Noisy Joints?
Popping backs, knees that crack when you stand up, wrists that snap when you rotate them— we’ve all had experience with talking joints. But what are they trying to say, and should you be concerned? We
Conservative Care Approaches to Help Ease Joint Pain
When joint pain begins to creep into your life, you may immediately think surgery is in your near future. But surgery isn’t always the only option; in fact, many people can delay surgery and find
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,
Woman Sings Praises for Relief from Joint Pain
Claire Godwin is grateful for the opportunity to serve people. Using talents as a pianist, vocalist, and missionary, she enjoys an active life full of travel, meeting like-minded volunteers, and helping people. Godwin and her
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