I frequently encounter people who have undergone replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery), an orthopedic surgery procedure in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Each person says they tried to hold out as long as possible because of the tremendous pain and costs associated ... Read More »

For more than three decades, avid cyclist Tawny McClellan’s knees powered her through countless miles on trails and the open road. The outdoorsy 68-year-old Olathe resident was a runner before hopping on the bike and knew that eventually her knees would surrender to strenuous physical activity. “I started experiencing knee ... Read More »

“I Have Lived With Serious Pain…” By Myra Christopher It’s hard for people who know me to imagine that more than 50 years ago I belonged to one of those high-kick dance teams. We wore short skirts and white leather boots which we kicked over our heads when performing during ... Read More »

After surgery or injury, a team of medical specialists ensure recovery goals are met. By OHM Staff It’s a well-documented fact that patients who have the opportunity to participate in rehabilitation after injuries, surgeries, or other serious illnesses show improved mobility over those who do not. Rehabilitation in the appropriate ... Read More »

Bone Health Matters Good nutrition supports healthier bones. By Amy Hundley, RD, LD Osteoporosis, often referred to as a “silent killer” is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone or makes too little bone that eventually leads to fractures, breaks, or falls. Not only is osteoporosis ... Read More »

Food and Exercise Keys to Bone Health Jonathon Rios, ACE, CSCS One of today’s biggest issues in health has to do with the strength of our bones. Especially with bone density (strength) declining in our body as we age. Why is bone health important? Your bones are continuously changing — ... Read More »

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to collect medical and other forms of health data from individuals. The collected data is electronically transmitted from one location, securely to health care providers in a different location for assessment and recommendations. Monitoring programs collect a wide range of health data such as ... Read More »