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Relief From Joint Pain May Help You Discover New Paths

Arthritis, injuries, and years of wear and tear can wreak havoc on our joints, especially the hip and knee. When joints wear out, they lose cartilage, which is the cushion for the joint. Bone-on-bone contact is often the end result. In addition to pain, symptoms may include stiffness, loss of mobility, decreased range of motion of the joint, impaired function and lower quality of life.

FAQs about COVID-19

Frequently asked questions about COVID-19

We recently sat down with Dr. Daniel Snell, chief medical officer of Portneuf Medical Center, to ask him the most common questions about COVID-19 and the vaccines.

Delta Variant of COVID-19

Is the Delta variant of COVID-19 more contagious? Yes, the Delta variant is more than 2 times more contagious than the original strain.

Does the Delta variant cause more serious illnesses? Yes, we are seeing more serious illnesses, happening sooner after the initial infection, and in younger patients.

Empowered by Bariatrics Program, Patient Feels Hope for a Better Life

For Amanda Sears, managing her weight didn’t seem to be a problem. Always the “fit, skinny girl” involved with sports, she could eat anything she wanted because her activities would keep the weight off.

However, even as a young woman, she struggled with the same thoughts that so many girls her age have: she thought she was overweight.

“It wasn’t until years later that I found out what fat really was,” Sears said.

Hip and Knee Pain: Advice from Portneuf Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon, Richard Wathne, M.D.

Pain in the knees and hips is very common, especially as we age. The reasons for pain are varied and may require different treatments to find relief. Most commonly, pain in the hips or joints is due to normal wear and tear on the body, as these areas bear a lot of weight and stress during daily activity. However, the risk of injury is amplified in athletes and exceptionally active individuals.

Back to hitting the slopes and reaching new heights following orthopedic surgery at Portneuf

 “I was in intense pain, irritable, and had high expectations for the surgery that would let me ski again,” said Bill Gibson, an orthopedic patient at Portneuf Medical Center (PMC).

In January of 2020, Bill was involved in a ski accident that resulted in a fully torn ACL, badly damaged lateral meniscus, partially torn MCL and LCL and a compression fracture of his tibia plateau and femoral condyle.

Unfortunately, due to insurance, work, and bone and ligament healing time, doctors could not perform surgery until June, making it a painful 5 months.