Orthopedic surgery patients can recover without opioid painkillers
Patients can recover from orthopedic surgery just as well without using opioid-based painkillers, says a Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and...
New program makes shoulder surgery more seamless
Staff in orthopedic surgery at Hamilton General Hospital are helping patients better prepare for surgery with a new educational program....
Hip replacement surgery and home in one day
As a Hamilton firefighter and a cattle farmer, mobility is a necessity for David Harbottle. Due to arthritis in both...
Introducing… a chiropractic specialist
David Dos Santos is a chiropractor and the practice lead for the Musculoskeletal Central Intake and Assessment Centre for patients with lower back pain.
Pre-surgery program for better post-surgery results
It’s well-known that the healthier a person is before surgery, the more likely they are to have a positive outcome. Our researchers are applying that same concept through the Fit Joints study and are exploring whether participation in a pre-surgery program, which includes exercise, nutrition, medication review and goal setting, can help patients undergoing hip and knee replacements recover better...