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What are the benefits of anterior hip replacement?

Anterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive type of total hip replacement surgery. The procedure removes the diseased and painful area of the hip and replaces it with a man-made, ball-and-socket to restore the hip’s natural function. The main difference between the anterior approach a...

Meet Bone & Joint Podiatrist, Dr. Thomas Staysniak

Dr. Thomas G. Staysniak is a board-certified podiatrist who provides foot and ankle care to people of all ages. He treats acute and chronic ankle pain, arch pain, bunions, calluses, fractures, gout, heel pain, heel spurs, shin splints, tendonitis, and turf toe. Dr. Staysniak also provides diabetic ...

Exercise is a low-cost prescription for your health

“Exercise 30 minutes a day, five days each week.” By now, most of us have heard the recommendation Health.gov promoted in their 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50 percent of American adults DO NOT meet this basic acti...

Lawn Mowing Safety

Lawn Mowing Safety Step outside on any bright summer day, and you’ll probably hear the buzz of lawnmowers. Lawn mowing is a necessary chore for most homeowners. It can be great exercise, but use care. Lawnmowers can cause cuts, burns, fractures, amputations and even death. According to the America...

Is your child at risk for a stress fracture?

Yes, if your child plays hard and is very active. What are stress fractures? Stress fractures are hairline cracks in the bone caused by forceful, repetitive movements. More than 50 percent of these micro-traumas occur in the feet, legs or hips. Physical stress is important for your child’s mus...

My knee hurts. Should I consider a cortisone shot?

If you have joint pain, a cortisone shot may provide temporary relief while you address some underlying conditions, causing pain and discomfort. What are cortisone shots? Doctors prescribe cortisone medications—often called steroids—to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions. In an orth...

Charissa’s Bone & Joint Story

Charissa’s job takes her all over the state. But, she likes to come home at night to teach her painting classes. It’s her passion; it’s her world. But a car accident almost kept her from painting. One day as she was looking over her shoulder as she was turning, she was rear-ended. The impact ...

Strap on a pair of these shoes for an easy, efficient winter workout

We’re talking about snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy a low-impact winter exercise while experiencing the quiet beauty of the season. As a bonus, an hour of snowshoeing can burn more calories than an hour of running or cross-country skiing. If you're looking for an effective workout, ...

Stretches can prevent back pain

Many people today suffer back pain from hours of sitting at a desk. This position compresses the hips, the spine, and the shoulders to create a pain in the neck and back. Anyone who has experienced back pain knows it can be so severe it stops you from moving or creates a constant irritation ...

Bone & Joint takes the next step in person-centered care with its new physical therapy center

You spoke. We listened. Bone and Joint has added a new service line to further enhance the patient experience and expand the continuity of care. In December 2018, Bone & Joint will become a total orthopedic and pain management care center. Bone & Joint will add a full range of physical an...