Advances in medicine and technology mean that joint replacement is easier and safer than ever, and setting up realistic expectations and goals for the weeks and months after surgery can […]
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedics
After surgery, assistance is crucial. Here’s how to communicate with your caregiver.
Over the days and weeks following your knee or hip replacement surgery, you will need someone to help you out with basic tasks and mobility. Building an after-care plan with […]
Orthopedics
Returning to normal with physical therapy
While the procedure itself is often the focus of joint replacement, your post-operation physical therapy is just as crucial. Physical therapy helps your body heal and shortens your recovery time, […]
Orthopedics
When is joint surgery right for you?
More than a million Americans receive joint replacement surgery every year, but at Welia Health, you’re more than a number. Your healthcare needs are unique to you, and Welia Health […]
Orthopedics
A new approach to joint surgery—and how a robot lends a hand.
As medical technology evolves, Welia Health advances with it, equipping ourselves with some of the most effective innovations in order to stay true to our mission: helping our patients live […]
Orthopedics
Robot streamlines hip and knee replacement surgeries
Welia Health recently became the first rural healthcare provider in Minnesota to add a Stryker Mako, a robotic-arm assisted machine used for total hip, total knee and partial knee replacement surgeries.
Orthopedics
Is joint replacement right for me?
Damaged joints can cause pain, limit range of motion, and impact your quality of life. Rehabilitation might help. But in more severe situations, joint replacement might be best.
Orthopedics
What are common orthopedic procedures?
Medical disciplines have their own set of procedures designed to treat their specific area of the body. Arthroscopy and osteotomy are two common orthopedic procedures. Learn about these and other common procedures.