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In last week’s joint pain article, we talked about one woman’s inspiring story about how joint replacement surgery changed her life. This week, we talk about which joints are most commonly replaced and some joints that can be replaced you may not be aware of. The purpose of a joint replacements is to get rid […]

Joint Replacements: If you are considering a joint replacement you may also be wondering how a new joint affects your quality of life? Here is one woman’s inspiring story. Just to give you an idea of how beneficial joint replacements can be, here is a family story from Paul Jones, our Avala Director of Physical […]

Are you considering having a joint replacement? Is joint pain beginning to get in the way of activities you need to do, or even preventing you from enjoying things that used to be fun and easy? Are you concerned that joint pain may be threatening your mobility or even your independence? Joint Replacement – What’s […]

What is a CT Scan? A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan allows doctors to see inside your body. It uses a combination of X-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones, and other tissues. It shows more detail than a regular X-ray. You can get a CT scan on any part […]

Causes of You Hip Pain Your joints are involved in almost every activity you do. Movements such as walking, bending, and turning require the use of your hip and knee joints. When your hip becomes diseased or injured, the resulting pain can severely limit your ability to move and work. One common cause of hip […]

Are you worried about shoulder pain? Is shoulder pain causing you to miss out on life, or stop you from doing things you enjoy? Are you concerned that you may need surgery or pain injections/daily medication for the rest of your life? In last week’s shoulder pain article, we talked about things that could make […]

Are you worried about shoulder pain? Is shoulder pain keeping you awake at night or stop you from doing things you enjoy? Are you concerned that your shoulder pain is affecting your quality of life or even your ability to earn a living? In last week’s shoulder pain article, we talked about some of the […]

Step by Step Guide to Your Surgery Are you in need of a total knee, partial knee, or total hip replacement? Avala Hospital is the first hospital on the Northshore to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements with Stryker’s Mako System. This highly advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint […]