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Category: Joint Health

An Iowa Ortho physical therapist assists a patient after having an outpatient knee replacement surgery at River Hills

January 15, 2026

Why More Joint Replacements Are Moving to Outpatient Surgery Centers

Woman administering an injectable weight loss medication into the abdomen, with hands visible holding an injection pen near the waist

December 22, 2025

Optimize Your Health Before Joint Replacement

People exercising outdoors wearing a weighted vest, demonstrating strength and calorie-burning benefits while staying mindful of joint health.

September 3, 2025

Should You Be Wearing a Weighted Vest? Iowa Ortho Doctors Weigh In

Close-up of flexible hand bending backwards, illustrating joint hypermobility

April 29, 2024

What Does It Really Mean to Be Double-Jointed?

Total shoulder replacement surgery can help with shoulder pain caused by arthritis

August 30, 2023

Total Shoulder Replacement: Q&A with Dr. Justin Khoriaty

Woman has hip pain and an inflamed hip joint due to bursitis

March 12, 2020

Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Orthopedic surgeon performing total ankle replacement to restore mobility and reduce ankle pain

February 26, 2020

Restore Mobility with Total Ankle Replacement at Iowa Ortho

Orthopedic surgeon holding the hip replacement device used in total hip replacement

November 12, 2019

What to Expect from Hip Replacement Surgery at Iowa Ortho

Orthopedic surgeon evaluates a patient before a knee replacement surgery

July 23, 2019

How to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery

Doctor explaining joint replacement options to a patient with chronic knee pain

May 15, 2019

When Should You Consider Joint Replacement Surgery?