Is Joint Replacement Right for You?

Joint pain can gradually limit the way you move, sleep, work, and enjoy your daily life. When conservative treatments are no longer providing relief, joint replacement surgery may be the next step to restoring mobility and reducing chronic pain. At Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons provide advanced joint replacement options, including minimally-invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, all with the […]

Feeling New Without a New Joint

Bone, joint, and muscle specialists devote their practices to helping patients who experience joint problems. They have a comprehensive understanding of how your joints work and what causes joint pain, and they can provide a precise diagnosis as well as the treatment options best suited for your unique needs. Our providers will always pursue the […]

Top 6 Ways to Exercise With Arthritis

Maintaining a healthy weight and activity level keeps your muscles strong and can delay joint replacement. But how do you help your arthritis when it hurts to work out? Our experts say that focusing on low-impact exercise options can help keep the wear and tear on your joints to a minimum. Below are some ideas […]

Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Faster, Easier Way to Keep Moving

Your hips and knees can take on a lot of damage throughout your life, leading to degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Joint replacement is often the recommended solution for the pain and limited mobility associated with these conditions. Traditionally, joint replacement is performed as an inpatient procedure that often requires one to two nights recovering in […]

Lessen Your Stress for Joint Health

High levels of stress can cause headaches, disturb sleep, and lead to high blood pressure and depression. Coping with stress properly becomes even more important if you are one of the more than 40 million Americans living with arthritis. The complications and challenges of living with the chronic pain caused by arthritis can create stress. […]

Tips for Planning for Your Recovery

Planning for your return home prior to surgery can help assure a smoother recovery. The following are some things to keep in mind when returning home from a joint replacement: Bring in help. Sometimes, patients will need to stay at a rehabilitation facility after a procedure. However, other patients might return home a day or […]