Tag Archives: hip replacement
Riverwood Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Knee and Hip Replacement
Riverwood Healthcare Center has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield, this designation recognizes hospitals that meet rigorous quality standards and demonstrate excellent patient outcomes. The Blue Distinction® program is built on criteria developed by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopedic […]
In Good Hands: Ed Lamb’s Experience at Riverwood
For Ed Lamb, choosing Riverwood Healthcare Center hasn’t been a one-time decision—it’s been a relationship built on trust over the years. From routine checkups to complex health challenges, Ed says the care he’s received has always been exceptional. In February, he underwent hip replacement surgery with Dr. Erik Severson. “The surgery and recovery were much […]
Learn about solutions for hip, knee pain
Chronic hip or knee pain, commonly experienced by those with osteoarthritis, interferes with enjoyment of life by keeping individuals from activities they like to do. Find out how to get back to pain-free living. Learn more about proven non-surgical and surgical solutions for hip and knee pain and the success local patients have had with […]
Wellness: Joint care to keep you moving
Like a tire, the more use your hip or knee joint gets the faster it wears out. This apt analogy was shared by Adam English, RN and Joint Coordinator for Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics, in a recent KKIN Radio interview. He added that the average life of an artificial hip or knee joint is 20 […]