Category: Hip

I've got my soulmate back again

  What’s worse: watching a loved one suffer or suffering yourself? If the suffering is happening in a loving relationship, it’s probably a toss-up. Just ask Sue Coffman. She knows what it’s like to watch a spouse go through disabling pain. Jim and Sue enjoy being active. They love to wa...

Meet Eric Thiel, MD

Eric J. Thiel, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine and adult joint reconstruction, offers services at the Bone & Joint Center. Dr. Thiel performs total joint replacement on shoulders, knees, and hips, including direct-anterior total hip reconstr...

Are you at risk for orthopedic injuries this winter?

On the way to work, Jane stepped off her porch. She didn’t notice the clear black ice at the base of her steps. Her right leg went out from under her as her left leg stayed on the step. She heard the pop as she felt the crack. Jane couldn’t move. She yelled for help as searing pain tore through ...

Meet Shauna L. Christopherson, APNP, FNP

Shauna Christopherson is an advanced practice nurse prescriber who is board certified as a family practice nurse practitioner. Shauna provides general orthopedic care to people of all ages. She has a special interest in sports-related injuries, fracture management and the treatment of acute back pa...

What are the benefits of hip replacement surgery?

Choosing to have your hip replaced is a major decision. Asking about the benefits is a good way to determine if hip replacement surgery is the right choice for you. During the decision-making process, there are several benefits to consider. Hip replacement surgery can eliminate pain. The main reaso...

12 signs your hip pain needs treatment

Are you one of those people who don’t like to go to the doctor? In truth, that may describe most people. We would rather wait and see if the pain goes away. But there are times when you should listen to your symptoms and take action. Here are a dozen reasons to make an appointment with an orthope...

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...

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...