Feeling Fearless After Knee Surgery
A former nurse of 25 years, Noblesville resident Patty planned to spend her retirement doing the things she loved: walking her dog, Bella, water skiing and playing tennis. But knee pain was getting in the way of her plans. “When I was 30, I got really sick, and the doctors had to give me IV […]
New Robotic Spine Surgery at Riverview Health
Riverview Health recently became a leader in the field of robotic guidance and navigation with the purchase of the ExcelsiusGPS robot. ExcelsiusGPS is a robotic spinal navigation system designed to increase safety and accuracy within the operating room. It provides improved visualization of patient anatomy throughout the procedure to help optimize patient treatment. It also […]
Getting Back in the Game with Athletic Training
Ryan Barnes looks more like an adult athlete than a high school senior. At 6 feet 4 inches tall and 230 pounds, the 17-year-old Noblesville High School (NHS) student would be an intimidating opponent on the college basketball court—let alone in a high school gym. As a two-sport athlete—playing football and basketball—Ryan knows how important […]
Healing from Within: What to Know About Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment
If you’re an athlete, you know that falls, over-exertion and repetitive-motion injuries are common hazards of playing the sports you love. But if you’ve been sidelined by an injury, there’s a secret weapon within yourself that can get you back in the game. Joseph Hui, MD, a Riverview Health Physicians orthopedic and sports medicine doctor, […]
At-home Remedies for Wintertime Aches and Pains
By John Ward, MD People who live with arthritis and chronic pain may be familiar with the aches and pains that come with cold weather. If you’ve ever searched the internet for pain remedies, you know there’s no shortage of advice and opinions about how to deal with this problem. But which at-home remedies actually […]
What to Expect When You’re Recovering from Joint Replacement Surgery
By Norman Mindrebo, MD Orthopedic Surgeon at New Hope Orthopedics & Sports Medicine If you struggle with joint pain that affects your everyday activities—from exercise to housework to simply getting out of bed—and pain relievers or injections no longer work, you could benefit from a joint replacement. As with any major surgery, it’s important to […]
Kathleen’s Story: Reclaiming Her Life with Occupational Therapy
Often patients battling cancer have more than one fight on their hands. Imagine receiving radiation treatment for brainstem cancer and as a result, your side effects from treatment mimicked stroke symptoms. For 68-year-old Noblesville resident, Kathleen Lane, this reality is all too familiar. After being diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma cancer, Kathleen underwent radiation […]
Exercise and Arthritis
Research shows exercise is a great tool for managing arthritis and most joint-related pain. Regular, moderate exercise offers a host of benefits including, but not limited to: Reduction in joint pain and stiffness by strengthening the muscles supporting the joint. Increased endurance and flexibility of the joint. Decreased inflammation from arthritis. A regular fitness routine […]
4 Facts About Osteoarthritis
Arthritis of the joints affects the lives of millions of people and living with joint pain can decrease the quality of your day-to-day life. According to the Arthritis Foundation, about 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, which is the most common of the three types of arthritis. Also read: Treatment Options for […]
Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you may wonder how to stop the pain. For those with osteoarthritis, there are a variety of treatment options to help you get back to living life with less pain. Also read: 4 Facts about Osteoarthritis >> Start by giving yourself a rest by decreasing […]