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Robotic Knee and Hip Replacement Marketing Myths Dec 4th, 2021

Recently, our health system's cost/outcomes data showed that robotic total knee (RTKA) had greater per case cost than manual (MTKA), with minimal differences in hospital lengths of stay, complications and patient outcomes.  As a fellowship trained member of American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), I have been trained...

Hip Precautions Aug 28th, 2021

Patients ask me about hip precautions daily.  Some had their friends dislocate, others had their therapist warn them about certain maneuvers for the first six weeks.   Since most of my total hip replacement (THR) operations are performed via a very stable direct anterior approach, I rarely require strict precautions...

Physical Therapy Now Available at Integrity Orthopedics Aug 8th, 2021

We are exited to offer one-on-one sessions with an experienced therapist focused on your needs to improve function quickly and efficiently. We treat: pain, tendinitis, balance, weakness, RA, tears, & much more!  Recovering after Total Hip or a Total Knee?  We've got you covered! Dr. Kristen Classen has 12+ years...

JJ (Jean-Jacque) Throchon May 14th, 2021

JJ HAD A DEVASTATING PROBLEM. At age fifty-one, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer and given three years to live. Rather than accept that outcome, JJ did what he always does: he set out to find a solution. Desiring to look beyond traditional treatments and their often harmful side...