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
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
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
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
By Dr. Julio Rivera, bariatric surgeon and physician on the medical staff at Texas Health HEB. Let’s be honest — summertime in the sweltering North Texas heat can be really uncomfortable, especially if you’re feeling
Having a surgical procedure performed by expert hands can be a positively life-changing experience, often lengthening active years, providing increased mobility, and enhancing overall quality of life for many people. If you are considering having
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth Nurse Navigator Vanessa Pierce, R.N., never had a problem with her weight until she had children. But she found that after each child, she hung on to
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