Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

What to do about arthritis hip pain and whether it’s time to seek help

Do you have stiffness, soreness or pain in your hip due to arthritis? How can you tell the difference between being a little sore after an activity or if it’s something to talk to your health care provider about? The answer depends on the pain and how you treat it. When you have pain, try…

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What to do about arthritis hip pain and whether it’s time to seek help

Do you have stiffness, soreness or pain in your hip due to arthritis? How can you tell the difference between being a little sore after an activity or if it’s something to talk to your health care provider about? The answer depends on the pain and how you treat it. When you have pain, try…

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Orthopedics

Norton Orthopedic Institute now offers same-day appointments

When you break a bone, twist an ankle or dislocate a shoulder, you need care as soon as possible. Norton Orthopedic Institute now offers same-day appointments for injuries and chronic conditions. Our specialists practice a team approach in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of bone and joint conditions and injuries, including: Arm and hand care Arthritis Foot and…

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Experience arthritis? Take control

By the year 2040, an estimated 78.4 million people age 18 and older (25.9 percent of the projected total adult population) will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s compared with the 54.4 million adults currently living with the condition. Two-thirds of those with arthritis will be women. How…

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News, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Partial vs. total knee replacement – what’s the difference and is either right for you?

Partial knee replacement or a total knee replacement may be a way to relive chronic pain or arthritis and get you back to living a pain-free, active life. Depending on your health history, you may qualify for one versus the other. Total knee replacement versus partial knee replacement In a total knee replacement, the surgeon…

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Cold, rainy weather is a forecast for arthritis pain

You’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s going to storm — I can feel it in my hip.” Think it’s just an old wives’ tale? Believe it. Research backs the claims of people with osteoarthritis feeling weather-related aches and pains. What type of weather is worst for arthritis? Snow, ice and freezing rain sounds like a…

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Ortho - Hip, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Top 5 joint replacement myths

Living with chronic joint pain in a knee or hip can keep you from living life the way you want to. Do you have a reason for “grinning and bearing” the pain instead of making an appointment with your doctor? Are misconceptions getting between you and the care you need? Myth: I’m too young/old to…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

Hip preservation surgery delays and can prevent replacement

Imagine you’re in a war zone, your plane has crashed and you’re severely hurt. You’re all alone, can’t walk and if the enemy finds you, you’re dead. Then, a camouflaged angel descends from the sky, picks you up and carries you out of that indescribable torture back to safety. Jeff is that guy. At age…

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News, Orthopedics, Sports Health

National Athletic Trainers’ Association recommends an ACL injury prevention program

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) recently unveiled its recommendations for reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the knee. It includes specific exercises and guidelines on how athletes should implement an injury prevention program to improve their chance of avoiding an injury. The recommendation supports calls from sports medicine professionals  and provides training recommendations…

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Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Shoulder surgery helps athlete reach higher

Terri Kendall’s art takes an incredible amount of strength. She gracefully glides through the air, transitioning from one colorful silk fabric to another — all while suspended dozens of feet off the ground. Kendall relies on no safety equipment to catch her. Instead, she relies on her body — trusting that the muscles in her…

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics

Exercise may help delay hip replacement

We know exercise provides many health benefits and lowers risk for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, cancer and more. But did you know that exercise could help lower your risk for a hip replacement? Exercise is one of the best things you can do to keep your hips healthy, especially if you already have arthritis….

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Ortho - Hip, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Trinity coach Bob Beatty’s hip replacement game changer

Trinity High School Head Football Coach Bob Beatty needed a hip replacement. He couldn’t really celebrate wins anymore because he needed to sit down right away after a game. He wasn’t enjoying what he was doing as much. For Beatty, the recovery from major joint replacement was less difficult than many may assume. He had…

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