Mark Hood MD

03/13/2026

People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement. Here's everything you need to know about this common surgery.

Around 117,000 people living in England and Wales had a hip replacement in 2024. Although hip replacements are often thought of as a surgery that mainly older people need, reports from previous years show that around 43% of these operations are done in people aged 50 to 69 years old.

03/12/2026

03/06/2026

Exercising With Knee Pain: Do`s and Don`ts.

Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, don't get anywhere close to the recommended amount of daily exercise activity that....

03/03/2026

Lower Back and Hip Pain: What`s Causing It?

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread.

02/24/2026

Increased rates of cementless TKA yielded negligible increases in early revision.

As cementless fixation in total knee arthroplasty has increased in the U.S. since 2012, results presented here showed a small but significant increase in 1-year revision risk with this method in patients aged 65 years or older.

02/17/2026

COX-2 inhibitors, anticoagulants may not increase wound-related bleeding after THA.

Results presented here showed the use of some NSAIDs after primary total hip arthroplasty may not increase the risk for wound-related bleeding complications in patients receiving anticoagulation

02/17/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the people who make our community what it is. ❤️

From our patients and families to caregivers, associates and neighbors, we’re grateful for the trust you place in us and the opportunity to care for you every day.

02/17/2026

Joint pain can make everyday activities, like walking, exercising or even getting comfortable, more difficult than they should be. While occasional aches can happen, ongoing or worsening joint pain isn’t something you have to push through.

Talking with your doctor can help identify what’s causing your discomfort and what treatment options may help you move more comfortably. If joint pain is interfering with your daily life, connecting with a primary care doctor is an important first step.

Learn more about joint pain by speaking with a provider.
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02/10/2026

The Shift to Outpatient Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Perioperative Work Has Not Changed.

Total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA) are increasingly being performed on an outpatient basis. Due to this shift in the site of service, the volume and complexity of the work required for these procedures may be affected. The purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of perioperative wo...