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Patient often ask, “what will my activity be like after knee replacement?” We know that overall sports activity decreases severely with the development of osteoarthritis.  The return of function after a joint replacement is highly dependent on age, patients weight, medical comorbidities.  Studies show that 40% of joint replacement surgeries...

Recent study from 2017 sensus estimates 32 million adults in the united states are affected by crippling destruction of the joints. In my practice 1 our of 3 patients struggel with a weight problem.  Most commonly affected joints are weight bearing joints, hip and knee.  Non surgical options include, therapy,...

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...

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...

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 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...