Thanks to improved surgical methods and modern pain-management techniques, Kennedy Center orthopedic surgeons are now offering a same day joint replacement option for total hip and knee replacement patients. What exactly does “same day” mean? Similar to an outpatient procedure, patients who have a same day hip or knee replacement are released from the hospital […]
The snow has melted, the courses are springing back to life, and temperatures are slowly warming up. It’s time to dust off your clubs for the first swing because it’s golf season again! But, if you’ve undergone hip replacement surgery during the winter, you may have questions about how to get back in the […]
Spring means planting, weeding, mulching and, you guessed it, spring cleaning! But, do you know what else it means? It also means that as you watch the fruits of your labor blossom, you might experience joint pain from all your hard work. If you follow these tips, you can help avoid joint pain from all […]
When Can You Safely Resume Sexual Intimacy after a Hip Replacement? After a hip replacement, one of the more common questions that we get at the Kennedy Center is when you can safely resume sexual intimacy. Renewing intimacy after a hip replacement with your partner can seem daunting. You might be concerned about pain or […]
Living with shoulder pain can be unbearable, making the smallest daily tasks difficult or even impossible. From washing your hair, to sleeping, to reaching into your back pocket, you probably feel your aching shoulder with every move. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to seek shoulder pain treatment. The sooner your shoulder is […]
Even with new surgical techniques and improved hip implants, hip replacement recovery can feel like a long process. A successful rehabilitation requires patience, gentle exercises and ‘listening to your doctor’s orders.’ But after a few months of taking it easy and rehabbing your hip, you’ll be back to your normal activities, without the pain you […]
We all may experience joint pain at some time in our lives. Whether from aging, an injury or long-term repetitive use of a joint, pain can develop in our shoulders, hips, knees, wrists and more. But, living with joint pain should never be considered a normal part of life. So, how do you know when […]
Knee surgery can mean major benefits for your active life, but the whole process can seem daunting. Between consultations, evaluations, appointments and recovery time, knee surgery can seem like an overwhelming process. Although recovery is different for everyone, there are a few things that can be done beforehand so you’re better prepared. Here are our […]
Today, the average hip replacement age is younger than ever. Thanks to baby boomers looking for a continued active lifestyle and the advancement of artificial joints, the average age of hip replacement patients is just under 65 years old and continues to decline. (At the Kennedy Center, we’ve seen patients as young as 40 getting […]
By Kate Putzer, RN Even before I was hired as a nursing team member on the Kennedy Center staff, I always loved to volunteer. I first started out as a hospital volunteer at St. Michael’s in Stevens Point. Then, I continued volunteering in college at UW Oshkosh and joined the Oshkosh Jaycees after graduating nursing […]
