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Dr. Jeffrey Glaser is a urologist on staff at BJC HealthCare whose hip pain got in the way of him enjoying activities he loves. After consulting with his BJC colleague and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anthony Berni, it was decided that Dr. Glaser would undergo a hip replacement surgery called “SuperPath.” Learn more about this innovative procedure and how it helped Dr. Glaser get moving again.
Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons provide extraordinary medical care for you and your family. They believe in a team approach and will coordinate with your primary care doctor and physical therapists to help you recover.
Very simply, arthritis is the loss of cartilage, which is what cushions a joint. In the knee, it serves as a pad that helps any time we walk or do any sort of physical activity, keeping the knee mobile and running smoothly. Arthritis can make it difficult to get around as the result of less cushioning.
Thomas Byrnes was feeling severe pain in his right leg. After unsuccessfully diagnosing the problem for two years, he was referred to Nicholas Wilson, MD, one of our BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeons, and the two of them decided Thomas would need to replace both his hips.
Far too often, people live with joint pain, allowing it to disrupt their life and keep them from enjoying the activities they love. Fortunately, with proper treatment, they can find relief from pain and return to their active life. Nicholas Wilson, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, answers some of the common questions people have about knee and hip surgery.
With the fall sports season starting up again, ACL injuries become a more common occurrence. But is there a way they can be prevented? Learn this and more about ACL tears, including how they happen and how they are treated.
June 2023 - Shoulder pain can disrupt your life, keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities or performing daily tasks. Fortunately, pain relief can be found with the proper care. Here’s what you need to know about shoulder pain, from its causes to its treatment options.
February 2022 - Traveling, staying active, keeping up with daily life — all these things can be easily disrupted by joint pain. Joint problems usually begin in mid- to late-life, often as the result of arthritis, and while many conservative treatments exist, sometimes a joint replacement is the best option.
June 2020 - Joint problems usually begin in mid- to late life. If you’re someone who plays sports, you might notice you can’t get out on the court or the field anymore. Maybe you’re unable to keep up with your family and friends when you travel, or you’re just slowing down in general. This could be from pain, tiredness or weakness in your joint or leg. While there are many ways to treat joint problems, sometimes a joint replacement is the best option.
May 2020 - What's important in keeping your shoulders healthy? When's the right time to have surgery? Our expert tackles some of the frequently asked questions about shoulders and surgery.