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Understanding Anterior Hip Replacement: A Q&A with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Walker Flannery
Dr. Walker Flannery is one of many OSMS orthopedic surgeons who perform the anterior hip replacement procedure. We asked Dr. Flannery a couple of questions to help explain this approach to hip replacement. Q: How is the anterior approach different [...]
How much will my surgery cost?
It's a question we all ask (or at least think) when we are told we need a surgery. Unfortunately, getting an answer isn't always that easy. Here are two reason why it's hard to put a standard price sticker on [...]
3 Common Signs of Juvenile Arthritis
In honor of July being Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Paul Tuttle - pediatric rheumatologist - discusses 3 common signs of this disease. The three commons signs include: Pain Stiffness Swelling https://youtu.be/Re3XCTg69Ys Watch all of our educational videos here.
10 Common Questions People Ask After Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. James Grace, orthopedic surgeon, answers 10 of the most common questions people ask after having a joint replacement. Questions include: How long do I have to wear the compression socks? I hear a clicking in my new joint; is [...]
“Do I have arthritis?”
Only a physician can give you a definite "yes" or "no" to the question, "Do I have arthritis?" However, it's important to understand what arthritis is and what the symptoms are so you know when it's time to see a [...]
From the Clinic to Surgery in a Matter of Hours
Curtis lives in Wetmore, MI - about three hours away from Green Bay in the U.P. But when he broke his ankle at the end of February, and found out he needed surgery, Curtis chose to make the trip to [...]
