Orthopedics
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Climb Every Mountain after Mako Joint Surgery
A retired teacher gives UH an A+ for restoring her fast-paced life following two hip and two knee replacements in two years.
From Knee Pain to Safari: Minimally-Invasive Procedure Delays Joint Replacement
When avid traveler Phyllis wanted to delay a knee replacement so she could go on safari in Africa, Ben Boswell, DO offered another option: cryoneurolysis, which uses extreme cold to temporarily stop nerves from sending immediate pain signals.
Hip Dysplasia: McKenna
For more than five years, McKenna lived with severe, life-altering pain. Then Robert Wetzel, MD diagnosed her with a hip condition that required periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery.
Hip Dysplasia: Jena
At 29 years old, orthopedic nurse Jena was diagnosed with severe bilateral hip dysplasia. She reached out to Robert Wetzel, MD and Michael Salata, MD for periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery.
Hip Dysplasia: Jordan
Learn about Jordan’s patient journey – from periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) surgery to recovery and physical therapy.
Barefoot-Style or Max Cushion? Choosing the Right Sneakers
Learn what really matters when it comes to footwear: for working out, for everyday wear and for getting outside when the weather warms up.
Weighted Vests: A Trend to Try?
A weighted vest adds load to your body, forcing muscles, bones and your cardiovascular system to work harder during movement.
Stiff, Painful Shoulder? It Might Be Frozen Shoulder
The condition tends to come out of nowhere, bringing severe shoulder pain with no obvious cause.