Expert Guide to Joint Replacement

Joint replacement is an increasingly common and increasingly safe surgery, but you might have a lot of questions before taking the first step. Some of the top orthopedic experts are at Ohio State, leading advancements in replacing knees, hips, shoulders, ankles and more. See how we answer some of these important questions.

Bone and Joint

When is joint pain a sign of something more?

December 30, 2021

Everyone experiences aches and pains in their joints, but there is a time when it makes sense to seek professional help. An Ohio State orthopedic surgeon shares what causes joint pain and possible treatment options.

The latest in joint replacement

Bone and Joint

Health Talks: Benefits of same-day joint replacement surgery

An orthopedic surgeon explains same-day joint replacement for knees and hips that’s available at Ohio State and the benefits of treatment to those with an active lifestyle.

Bone and Joint

Orthopedic surgeon: Younger people are seeking joint replacements, but here’s how to avoid it when possible

June 21, 2023

Active people in their 30s, 40s and 50s want to eliminate pain and continue their activities, and surgery has become a more acceptable option. But how are outcomes different for this age group, and what could they try instead of surgery?

Bone and Joint

Protecting your quads: A knee replacement technique with less downtime

By Nicholas Greco, MD

Discover how quad-sparing knee surgery slashes recovery time while preserving muscle strength.

Bone and Joint

Tackling orthopedic joint infections on all fronts

By Beth Harvilla

Ohio State tackles joint infections, restores lives and mobility with innovative care.

Bone and Joint

Taking preventive steps: Reducing artificial joint infections

By Douglas Chonko, MS, DO

Staying one step ahead of germs means thinking ahead, cleaning up, and customizing care—because healthy periprosthetic joints deserve nothing less.

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Innovating infection away from orthopedic surgery

By Ashley Rabinovitch

Andrew Glassman, MD, leads a team preventing and treating infection after total joint replacement, one of the greatest unsolved challenges in orthopedic surgery.

Other treatments for joint pain

Treatment Advances

FDA-approved MISHA knee system offers new knee replacement alternative

By Beth Harvilla

A knee surgical system offers an alternative to knee replacement surgery for people experiencing knee pain. Ohio State was the first in the country to install a shock absorber device in the knee that is now FDA-approved.

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How orthobiologics, a regenerative medicine, uses the body’s own cells to promote healing

By Michael Baria, MD, MBA, Whitney Luke, MD, MBOE

Orthobiologics, including PRP, promote healing for injuries and chronic pain. Learn how orthobiologics has been studied for conditions like arthritis, joint and tendon pain.

Bone and Joint

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) provides relief for knee osteoarthritis pain

By Mina Makary, MD

Learn about a novel radiology procedure that can help patients delay or avoid knee replacement.

Exercise and Nutrition

When to see an athletic trainer or a physical therapist

By Vince O’Brien, AT, Rick Neitzelt, PT, DPT, AT

Athletic trainers and physical therapists work with patients who have experienced physical injuries. But when would you see one over the other?

Exercise and Nutrition

When to see a physical therapist or an occupational therapist

July 15, 2025

Both physical therapists and occupational therapists are committed to helping patients recover after injury and optimizing their ability to function independently. But when would you visit one specialist over the other.

Bone and Joint

Active aging without pain: A former Buckeye athlete takes control of his health

By Melissa Weber

Former collegiate and NFL-drafted football player Dee Miller sought relief from debilitating hip pain, so he opted for a same-day hip replacement surgery.

Bone and Joint

Walking after decades on crutches — thanks to Ohio State hip replacement

By Alayna DeMartini

A condition she was born with left Joyce Amofah in crutches for 30 years until a hip replacement surgery at Ohio State allowed her to walk.

Treatment Advances

Pickleball player plans return to sport after receiving high-tech shoulder replacement alternative

By Beth Harvilla

A new, FDA-approved material is proving to be a game changer for young athletes who need partial shoulder replacements. Lightweight pyrocarbon mimics bone and holds up better.

Bone and Joint

PRP treatment helps dog agility trainer thrive after knee injury

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By Joshua Wright

Learn how a simple treatment that uses the body’s natural healing cells helped one woman recover.

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Expert Guide to Joint Replacement

When is joint pain a sign of something more?

Warning signs on the road to knee problems

The latest in joint replacement

Health Talks: Benefits of same-day joint replacement surgery

Orthopedic surgeon: Younger people are seeking joint replacements, but here’s how to avoid it when possible

Protecting your quads: A knee replacement technique with less downtime

Tackling orthopedic joint infections on all fronts

Taking preventive steps: Reducing artificial joint infections

Innovating infection away from orthopedic surgery

Other treatments for joint pain

FDA-approved MISHA knee system offers new knee replacement alternative

How orthobiologics, a regenerative medicine, uses the body’s own cells to promote healing

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) provides relief for knee osteoarthritis pain

When to see an athletic trainer or a physical therapist

When to see a physical therapist or an occupational therapist

Success stories

Active aging without pain: A former Buckeye athlete takes control of his health

Walking after decades on crutches — thanks to Ohio State hip replacement

Pickleball player plans return to sport after receiving high-tech shoulder replacement alternative

PRP treatment helps dog agility trainer thrive after knee injury

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