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joint replacement surgery

Patient Story

‘Eyes on the prize’

Debilitating pain put a damper on Bryan Marquardt's cherished trips to the ice rink. After outpatient hip surgery, he's back in the game.

Patient Story

‘I get to have my life back’

For one athletic Michigan mom, outpatient joint replacement brought a quick end to years of pain.

Patient Story

Bringing back the bounce

Ever since her teenage years, Samantha Searl had accepted knee pain as part of life. Not until age 48 did she discover she didn't have to live that way.

Patient Story

‘You just have to do it’

After battling chronic hip pain, Jon VanEizenga's hip replacement surgery gave him back his active life.

Don’t delay joint replacement

If you think you're too young, think again—quality of life diminishes for those who wait too long to replace a bad joint.

Obesity not a factor in joint surgery safety

Recent studies indicate heavy patients need fewer blood transfusions, and did not have more complications.

More Americans getting knees replaced

The procedure rate nearly doubled from 2000 to 2010, with younger Baby Boomers increasingly seeking better mobility as they age.