Our body has over 360 joints. All joints (where two bones meet) have cartilage at the bone’s ends which helps to reduce friction and provide shock absorption. With aging, this cartilage wears out, ...

If you get a joint replaced – whether hip or knee – you might think your mobility woes will be history. The reality is, your new joint needs continued attention and care to function normally. Today’s ...

For people contemplating a hip or knee replacement, the prospect of a long post-surgical recovery can be a daunting one. The grueling rehabilitation sessions, the frustration of re-learning everyday ...

Shoulder replacement surgeries have dramatically increased in number over the past few decades. There are nearly 53,000 shoulder replacement surgeries performed in the United States annually. Over the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PARK CITY, Utah — Following total hip or knee arthroplasty, inpatient physical therapy is not better than ...

Following hip or knee replacement surgery, rehabilitation begins almost immediately. An orthopedic surgeon determines how soon a patient can get up and makes recommendations regarding the most ...

In tonight’s Avera Medical Minute, we show you what to expect when starting the physical therapy rehab journey.

(KUTV) – If joint pain is keeping you from the things you enjoy, you may want to consider surgery and physical therapy. Joint replacement surgery may sound intimidating but the surgery and physical ...

The decision to have a total joint replacement is usually made as a result of significant pain and limitations of activity, decreasing an individual’s quality of life. These surgeries are very ...

The rise in musculoskeletal care utilization is driving the exploration of more sustainable models to incentivize high-value care. As many total joint replacement procedures are already under bundled ...

If you get a joint replaced – whether hip or knee – you might think your mobility woes will be history. The reality is, your new joint needs continued attention and care to function normally. Today’s ...