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5 Tips to Manage Joint Pain in the Summer Heat

Summer is here and many of us are tuning up our bikes and digging out our running shoes from the back of our closets. But if you’re someone who suffers from joint issues, the warmer...

Anika’s Transformation Story

The merging of these three companies in early 2020 positions Anika to provide meaningful solutions that address unmet needs in joint preservation and restoration by offering a broad and differentiated portfolio of products to treat...

When and Why Outpatient Surgery May be Your Best Option

Having surgery in an outpatient setting can make the whole experience less stressful and more convenient, while yielding the same excellent results. So, if you’re considering an orthopedic procedure, ask your doctor if an outpatient...

Rotator Cuff Tears: What are they and how are they treated?

You use it when you throw a baseball, paint a ceiling, and lift a barbell over your head: the rotator cuff. It’s a collection of four muscles and attached tendons that anchor your upper arm...

Alternatives to Total Joint Replacement

Perhaps over-the-counter pain medications no longer ease your knee pain. Maybe the days of hoisting your grandchild on to your shoulders, her favorite perch, are over. And unfortunately, that complaining knee has finally put the...

Lifting Weights and Swimming Competitively Are No Problem after Chip’s OVOMotion with Inlay Glenoid Shoulder Implant

Insufficiency Fractures: What are they and when to consult your doctor

Exercise is a great way to stay in shape and boost your mood, but sometimes overuse and repetitive movements can cause small cracks in the bone, known as insufficiency fractures or stress fractures. An insufficiency...

Taking Your Workout Back Outside

It can be difficult to stay active during a long winter, and by the time spring rolls around, many of us are itching to get moving again. When the weather warms up, it’s time to...

Orthopedic Related Injuries – Is It Time to See an Orthopedist?

Guest blog: Sports Ortho Urgent Care The human body can handle a great deal of wear and tear, but it is not indestructible. When pushed beyond its limits or subjected to trauma, your bones and...

Getting Back to Running Pain-Free: A Q&A with Terri Tibbs, Arthrosurface PF Wave Knee Implant Patient

Terri Tibbs is a longtime runner based in Pueblo West, Colorado. Staying active has always been a top priority. She loves to bike, run and swim, but intense pain in her right knee made it hard...

Eliminate Shoulder Pain: A Q&A with Vince, Arthrosurface OVO® with Inlay Glenoid Total Shoulder patient

Vince is a retired teacher who taught at a local community college in Iowa for 31 years. He injured his shoulder while working out in the college gym, lifting weights that were too heavy. The...

Countdown to Joint Preservation Surgery: How to Prepare for the Procedure & Rehab

If you’re suffering from joint pain, you’re not alone. According to the CDC, more than 54 million Americans experience some form of joint pain caused by arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common form. Osteoarthritis occurs...