Cheryl’s Back Surgery Story
Cheryl Williams endured increasingly debilitating back pain for three years before finding relief. The Chicago woman first tried conservative treatments: pain medications, physical therapy, and epidural injections, but nothing worked. The pain intensified in her lower...
Repair Treatment: Total hip replacement becomes appealing option for 20- and 30-somethings
The evolution of total hip replacement technology means more young adults than ever are moving forward with the surgery. New techniques and instruments result in more active futures for the recipients. But for years, a hip fusion was the treatment of choice for young...
New Study Confirms What Weiss Surgeons See: More Hip & Knee Revisions
Recently released research from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reflects current trends in knee and hip replacements being seen at Weiss Memorial Hospital. “One area the study confirms is the rapid growth of hip and knee revisions,” says Henry...
Joint University brings less fear, faster healing
When Nikki Smith had her hip replaced in January 2014, she was up on her feet and mobile in record time. She credits her speedy recovery to Weiss Memorial Hospital’s Joint University, which she attended before her surgery, for her surgery and afterward. “Before my...