Thomas Byrnes was feeling severe pain in his right leg. After unsuccessfully diagnosing the problem for two years, he was referred to Nicholas Wilson, MD, one of our BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeons, and the two of them decided Thomas would need to replace both his hips.
Far too often, people live with joint pain, allowing it to disrupt their life and keep them from enjoying the activities they love. Fortunately, with proper treatment, they can find relief from pain and return to their active life. Nicholas Wilson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, answers some of the common questions people have about knee and hip surgery.
With the fall sports season starting up again, ACL injuries become a more common occurrence. But is there a way they can be prevented? Learn this and more about ACL tears, including how they happen and how they are treated.
June 2023 - Shoulder pain can disrupt your life, keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities or performing daily tasks. Fortunately, pain relief can be found with the proper care. Here’s what you need to know about shoulder pain, from its causes to its treatment options.
February 2022 - Traveling, staying active, keeping up with daily life — all these things can be easily disrupted by joint pain. Joint problems usually begin in mid- to late-life, often as the result of arthritis, and while many conservative treatments exist, sometimes a joint replacement is the best option.