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 […]