Are you tired of hip pain holding you back from enjoying life? Dr. Donald Hohman sheds light on the importance of seeking timely treatment for arthritis affecting the hip. Dr. Hohman discusses non-surgical treatments and the potential for hip replacement surgery to provide lasting relief.…

Find out which approach suits you best and what to expect post-surgery for a pain-free, quality-enhanced life.…

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.…

Knee pain is a common problem that can be caused by many things including sports injuries, arthritis, or obesity, which may lead to osteoarthritis - a degenerative form of arthritis. Knee pain is typically treated with activity modification, painkillers and other non-surgical treatment options like physical therapy. In certain cases, however, when the pain is too severe or non-surgical treatments fail to deliver the desired results, total knee replacement surgery may be considered. If you or a loved one has been facing severe knee pain and are considering knee replacement surgeon in Plano, this blog post is for you. Learn about the pre-op care methods, the procedure of surgery, risks involved, and what to expect after the surgery.…

Matt Korenek had always known an active lifestyle. He rode bulls in high school and college, playing some other sports in between. He and his wife work out and enjoy long walks together. But starting seven years ago, the suffering in his knee began.…

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.…

October 12th is World Arthritis Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of all forms of arthritis. 1 in 4 Americans suffer from some form of arthritis and osteoarthritis is the most common form. According to The Arthritis Foundation, “Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the United States, affecting more than 50 million people. The foundation is committed to finding a cure for the millions of people who suffer from arthritis pain, including 300,000 children.”…