Author: Ginny Peterson
Bone health
Bone health is determined by a combination of factors. While there are several factors affecting our bone health over which we…
Warnings for weekend warriors
You’ve been sitting at a desk for the better part of each day; your activity may consist of getting in and out…
Stress fracture of the hip
A stress fracture of the hip is a hairline crack in bone which can grow larger, if left unattended. When they occur in…
Choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon
Choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon can take time and patience. And when it comes to important procedures like orthopedic surgery, selecting…
Good nutrition can speed your post-surgical healing
Good nutrition can speed your post-surgical healing. Even the most minimally invasive hip or knee surgery is still exactly that –…
What to do about hip pain
What to do about hip pain? When arthritis of the hip becomes so painful and limiting that their lives become unlivable,…
Joint replacement in younger patients
Joint replacement in younger patients continues to increase. More joint replacements are being done now than ever. In fact, it is…
Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery
Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery has been popularized over the past decade when patient demand for less pain and faster recovery put pressure on both surgeons and implant manufacturers to develop better techniques. What have evolved are better implants and instruments, which match better-trained and understanding…