May is National Arthritis Awareness month, so what better time than now to discuss some important facts about arthritis? We’re covering four fast facts about arthritis, including what causes arthritis and what you can do to prevent it. 1. Lowering your BMI can help you manage arthritis symptoms. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of […]
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Physical Therapy Before Surgery Reduces Costs and Care Needs
Most patients assume they only need physical therapy after surgery. But a new study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery reveals that one or two sessions of prehabilitation (physical therapy before surgery) can reduce postoperative care use by 29% for patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement, saving $1215 per patient. According to […]
MyKnee® Prosthetic for Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Anyone who’s undergone a total knee replacement will tell you that they would not want to go through it twice. Unfortunately, some total knee replacements fail prematurely, requiring a second surgery. There are multiple reasons why a knee fails, but one common reason is malalignment. A surgeon has to be meticulous when it comes to […]
FREE joint replacement seminar this Thursday!
Learn more about non-surgical arthritis treatment options as well as total hip and total knee replacement surgery at Arthritis Camp! Refreshments are served. Bring your friends and family! Date: Thursday, January 9thTime: 5 PM to 7 PM Location: Northwest Austin, 4700 Seton Center Pkwy, Ste. 200, Austin, 78759Speaker: Marc DeHart, MD Please RSVP by registering […]
