Hip replacement surgery can be life-altering for someone living in constant pain from joint degeneration. As with any major surgery, however, it’s important to plan for the healing period that follows. Here are eight tips to help you prepare for a more comfortable recovery:   If your bedroom is upstairs, try […]

If you’ve ever baled hay, you know that the more hay you throw, the more worn out you become. Eventually, you get so tired that you can’t throw a single extra bale onto the hay wagon. If you bale hay too many days in a row, you can get to […]

Athletes who cut in front of one another on the field or court can sometimes twist their knee, causing an injury known as a meniscal tear.   What is a Meniscal Tear?   The meniscus is a rubbery pad of tissue that cushions the joint between the lower leg and […]

Sometimes a patient needs knee replacement surgery but isn’t quite ready for it. In the meantime, something needs to be done about the pain.   RMH Orthopedics has a treatment that may offer help in this situation. It’s called “viscosupplementation”.   Viscosupplementation involves injecting hyaluronic acid into the sack in the […]

A total joint replacement can be very inconvenient no matter how much it’s needed. Here are a few tips to help make a hip replacement more convenient. How to Shorten Your Recovery Time   Your choice of surgeon matters  Not all hip replacement surgeries are done in the same way. A […]

According to Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, RMH Orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacements, patients who put off having a necessary joint replacement risk weakening the muscles surrounding the joint. Weakened muscles will extend the time it takes to complete rehabilitation therapy after joint replacement surgery. Having a total joint replacement […]