TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - More than a million knee replacements surgeries are done in the U.S. The number is growing as people work to stay active, longer. Dr. Bradley Poole, an orthopedic surgeon at ...

A new joint replacement procedure recently was performed at Pontiac's St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - the first in Michigan - and it could set a new standard for joint replacements in Michigan. "I think ...

Each year, roughly 1 million Americans undergo a knee or hip replacement procedure. At the same time, joint replacement technology has become more advanced for faster recovery and better outcomes.

About a quarter of all adults in the United States report having chronic joint pain. 1 Unfortunately, many people wait years before moving forward with joint replacement surgeries that could ...

In the midst of a national opioid crisis and with increasing data showing the adverse effects of opioids, it’s important for patients to know that they can now recover from major surgical procedures ...

Danette Lake thought surgery would relieve the pain in her knees. The arthritis pain began as a dull ache in her early 40s, brought on largely by the pressure of unwanted weight. Lake managed to lose ...

If you’ve got lupus, chances are joint pain is one of your symptoms. The good news is that many people with this chronic autoimmune disease can keep joint pain in check with medication and exercise.

As countless Americans — and maybe even you — know, arthritis can make every step a pain. Over the years, wear and tear on ankle, knee and hip joints can eventually make it difficult to walk, climb ...

This guide shows how to use hospital pricing transparency data to find the negotiated costs of procedures.