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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.
June 2020 - Joint problems usually begin in mid- to late life. If you’re someone who plays sports, you might notice you can’t get out on the court or the field anymore. Maybe you’re unable to keep up with your family and friends when you travel, or you’re just slowing down in general. This could be from pain, tiredness or weakness in your joint or leg. While there are many ways to treat joint problems, sometimes a joint replacement is the best option.
May 2020 - What's important in keeping your shoulders healthy? When's the right time to have surgery? Our expert tackles some of the frequently asked questions about shoulders and surgery.
June 2019 - Dr. Charles Lawrie from Washington University orthopedics discusses hip health, both surgical and nonsurgical options for patients, and expectations for reclaiming a pain-free life.
September 2017 - Are there certain foods and beverages that help you in preparation for and recovery from exercise? Is it better to exercise first thing in the morning or late at night? In this Ask the Expert program, Dr. Matthew Melander discusses the many benefits of exercise and steps to take to prevent injury while exercising.
August 2017 - Do you suffer from shoulder pain? In this Ask the Expert program, Dr. Anthony Frisella, shoulder and upper extremity surgery specialist with Advanced Bone and Joint, speaks on the many ways we can injure our shoulder and the possible treatments to get us back on track.