Considering joint replacement surgery? Dr. Donald Hohman and Dr. J. Conner Ryan share key insights on what to know before making your decision.…

Discover the advancements in knee replacement surgery, providing effective remedies for chronic osteoarthritis and joint stiffness. Learn about the differences between partial and total knee replacement, as well as the advantages of each procedure.…

If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from knee pain due to arthritis or an injury, and conservative treatments haven’t provided relief [1], you may want to consider robotic assisted knee replacement surgery, an advanced surgical technology offered at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery. Here’s what you need to know about this advanced knee surgery technology, one of a few key orthopedic solutions for knee pain.…

Hip replacement surgery involves replacing portions of the hip joint with prostheses (implants). Most people undergo hip replacement surgery so they can move and walk without excruciating and chronic pain and stiffness often associated with degenerative issues such as arthritis.…

For several years, joint replacements have been the most common elective surgeries in the United States. It appears those numbers will continue to grow. At a meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) it was reported that the average age for hip replacements is getting younger, and the number of men getting these new joints is increasing. The AAOS says that the most common total joint replacement procedures in the United States are total knee replacements (about 700,000 a year) and total hip replacements (about 400,000 a year) and "the advances over time have been remarkable." In many cases the total joint replacement procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, with patients returning home on the same day of surgery.…

Improvements in surgical techniques and joint prosthesis over the past decade have been nothing short of amazing. However, there are two other factors that contribute greatly to a quicker recovery: pain management and peace of mind.…

For her 50th wedding anniversary, Candis Zechmeister is going to Alaska — and she’ll be enjoying the trip pain-free, thanks to Dr. Donald Hohman.…

Popping backs, knees that crack when you stand up, wrists that snap when you rotate them— we’ve all had experience with talking joints. But what are they trying to say, and should you be concerned?…