Everyone ages differently, but in your 50s, you may start to notice changes in your body. The good news is, there are effective ways to slow the progress of many of those changes. Read on for info and tips for aging in your 50s. The skin you’re in You may notice subtle changes in your…
If you’ve been living with joint pain due to arthritis, you may be wondering if you need a knee or hip replacement. When considering joint replacement surgery, there are a few ways you can determine if you’re ready to discuss it with your orthopedic provider. Chad E. Smith, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute,…
Besides exercise, diet and lifestyle choices, bone health is of critical importance as we age. A house is only as strong as its foundation, and your bones are your body’s foundation. Here are some things to consider about your bones so you can live a strong and healthy life. Bones in your 40s By the…
An athlete’s summer conditioning program should strike a balance between the need for physical and mental rest and the desire to stay in shape. The temptation to wander into a nearby gym and use whatever equipment looks appealing or to put off conditioning until a last-minute crunch to get ready for fall sports can lead…
Determining whether it’s a sprain versus a break when you twist your ankle, wrench a knee or put out your arm when falling can be difficult, as both can have overlapping symptoms, and sprains can hurt more than fractures. Sprains occur when you injure the soft tissue that attaches to joints in your body. The…
Preparing for knee replacement surgery may feel intimidating. Did you know that every year, more than half a million people have knee replacement surgery? Your doctor’s office will give you a booklet and more detailed information, but here are some things to know and do before your procedure. Overview of knee replacement surgery The knee…
A broken leg like that suffered by Tiger Woods in his recent automobile crash can take several months to heal — and possibly longer since the compound fracture was in the lower leg and involved both the tibia and fibula as well as serious ankle injuries. The lower leg, especially with multiple bones affected, can…
You can expect to get around better with less pain after hip or knee replacement surgery, but your partner also can discover a better quality of life, according to a recent study. Your partner likely has taken on many of the duties of caregiver as your arthritic knee or hip became gradually more debilitating. The…
Knee replacement costs have come down in recent years as orthopedic surgeons develop more sophisticated techniques and use increasingly precise tools that can allow patients to go home the same day as their surgery. A knee replacement used to require several nights in the hospital while a patient was recovering. Minimally invasive procedures have advanced…
St. Xavier High School quarterback Jack Sivori can’t pinpoint the day he injured his shoulder. But as the 2019 football season progressed, throwing became more and more painful. “I couldn’t throw as hard, and I started throwing weird because of the pain,” the 17-year-old junior said. “I would put my arm over my head and…
Soccer is a big part of Gregory “Trey” Murphy’s life. Trey is a goalie, and he plays on both a high school team and a travel team. Soccer came to a sudden and painful halt for Trey in March 2019. In warmups, Trey went to step one way but his leg got caught under him,…
For orthopedic surgeon Kevin Himschoot, M.D., the best part of his job is giving people back what they’ve lost. “Whether it’s getting back to skiing or kneeling and playing with their grandkids, I have the tools and the training to help,” said Dr. Himschoot, the newest member of the team at Norton Orthopedic Institute. Dr….
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