Orthopedics (5) Posts

This article is part of the Essential Guide to Hip Pain Relief.

A common misconception about hip pain is that surgery is your only treatment option, but that's simply not the case.

Almost all providers will not perform surgery unless all other alternative treatment methods have proven to be ineffective in alleviating your hip pain. 

Today, knee replacement is a very common procedure, but deciding to have total joint surgery remains a very personal one.

When you suffer from chronic knee pain, it makes doing even the smallest everyday activities seem unbearable, but you don’t have to live that way.

Patients who opt for for total joint replacement often find relief from surgery after they have exhausted options for treating their knee pain by making lifestyle changes.

Not all exercise injuries need immediate medical attention. Depending on how badly you got hurt, different treatment options are available.

In most cases, you can treat injuries from strenuous workout activities right at home. However, when your injury is serious, don’t hesitate to see a provider.

Falls are the leading cause of injury—and accidental death—in adults age 65 and older.

The good news is that, in most cases, falls are preventable.

By understanding and avoiding the risks that contribute to falling, while also working on strengthening exercises with an occupational therapist, you can take the necessary steps to prevent injuring yourself from a fall. 

Total knee replacement—also called total knee arthroplasty—is a surgery used to treat advanced knee arthritis, pain, and deterioration due to normal wear and tear or a previous injury. Orthopedic specialists perform this surgery at Logansport Memorial Hospital.