Orthopedics | Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital - Part 9

Pregnancy and Physical Therapy: Reducing Pain While Increasing Health

From the announcement of pregnancy to the delivery of a new baby, the journey of childbirth is an exciting one. A mother’s body endures some extraordinary changes through…

High-Tech Knee Replacement Surgery Makes Strides

Knee technology. It’s a thing. And like other technology that improves our lives, it’s evolving. Knee replacements are a common, yet sophisticated procedure and that’s where the technology…

Hip Impingement & The Active Adult

Are you experiencing pain in your hip, groin, buttocks, or thigh? Have you stared at your doctor confused when they said you had a femoroacetabular impingement? A hip…

Trending: Outpatient Surgery

Recently, MOSH was the recipient for a 5 Star Excellence Award for outpatient surgery. While we’re proud of this honor, at times the idea of outpatient surgery in…

Think Safety When Picking, Packing Backpacks

Improper use of backpacks can lead to muscle and joint injury, neck and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems. With back to school shopping underway, we want…

Smoking Health Risks You Might Not Know About

It is no secret that smoking causes cancer and damages the heart and lungs. But outside the medical community, it may be a secret that smoking causes serious…

Is it Possible to Prevent Osteoporosis?

Yes, it’s possible to preserve and strengthen your bones through exercise and a healthy diet. But accidents, genetics, and disease, such as osteoporosis, can work against even the…

Celebrating Recreational Therapy Month

On the heels of Valentine’s Day is another occasion that warms our hearts at MOSH. Did you know that February is International Recreational Therapy Month? If you’ve never…

5 Reasons Why You Need a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Being in-the-know about why physician board certifications matter can really pay-off for patients seeking a new doctor, especially if you are in need of an orthopedic surgeon or…