Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs

Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Joint Replacement Surgeon.

When a patient tells you they recovered at twice the rate of a previous knee replacement, that's a meaningful data point...
05/01/2026

When a patient tells you they recovered at twice the rate of a previous knee replacement, that's a meaningful data point. It reflects years of refining the recovery protocol to get patients moving faster with less pain and fewer complications. The multimodal pain management approach we use at The Joint Replacement Institute looks very different from the standard of care most patients have experienced elsewhere, and reviews like this are a direct reflection of that difference. Thank you, Cynthia, for trusting us with your care and for taking the time to share your experience.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more adults than heart disease, diabetes, a...
04/28/2026

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting more adults than heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined. It doesn't carry the same urgency as those diagnoses, and that's exactly the problem. Because it progresses slowly, most people spend years making small concessions without tracking how much they've actually given up. They stop walking as far, skip the trips that require too much time on their feet, sit out the activities they used to look forward to, and file all of it under "getting older" rather than recognizing it as a condition that in many cases can be treated.

When patients finally come in, the most consistent thing I hear is that they had no idea how much the pain had been running their life until it was gone. If that sounds familiar, it might be time to have an honest conversation about what's possible.

Most patients do a lot of research before joint replacement surgery. For example, they look into the hospital rating, re...
04/23/2026

Most patients do a lot of research before joint replacement surgery. For example, they look into the hospital rating, read reviews, ask friends who had the same procedure, etc. Far fewer ask the question that has the most direct impact on their outcome: how many of these does my surgeon perform each year?

Surgeons who perform 50 or more joint replacements annually have 40% fewer complications than those performing fewer than 25. As a surgeon who completes 900+ per year, I can tell you that the repetition builds a level of precision and situational awareness that only experience produces. Small decisions made during surgery become instinctive rather than calculated, leading to better outcomes

It's a straightforward question to ask at your consultation, and the answer tells you a lot.

Most people think of a bad knee as a single-joint problem, but it rarely stays that way.When you limp or favor one leg t...
04/21/2026

Most people think of a bad knee as a single-joint problem, but it rarely stays that way.

When you limp or favor one leg to protect a painful knee, your body compensates by shifting more load to the opposite side. That knee is now absorbing roughly 34% more force than it was designed to handle on a regular basis. Over months and years, that uneven loading accelerates wear on a joint that was otherwise doing fine.

Patients who delay surgery on one knee are nearly twice as likely to need the opposite knee replaced within five years compared to patients who move forward promptly. The knee you're trying to protect ends up costing you the one you weren't worried about.

If you've been putting off addressing one knee because it's not quite bad enough yet, it's worth understanding the full picture. Call The Joint Replacement Institute or visit jointinstitutefl.com to schedule a consultation.

When I developed the multimodal pain management protocol at The Joint Replacement Institute, the goal was straightforwar...
04/17/2026

When I developed the multimodal pain management protocol at The Joint Replacement Institute, the goal was straightforward: patients should be able to recover from joint replacement surgery without becoming dependent on opioids to get through it. Nerve blocks, anti-inflammatory protocols, ice therapy, and non-narcotic medications used together can control pain effectively without the risks that come with opioid prescriptions.

Marlane's review is a good reminder of why that work matters. A swift, painless recovery after knee replacement isn't luck. It's the result of a protocol built around better outcomes from day one. Thank you, Marlane, for sharing with us.

The Joint Replacement Institute's April 2026 newsletter is here. This month's issue covers what the research actually sa...
04/16/2026

The Joint Replacement Institute's April 2026 newsletter is here. This month's issue covers what the research actually says about predicting a great joint replacement outcome, a full breakdown of returning to golf after surgery, answers to the most common questions we hear about opioid-free pain management, and more. If you're a patient, considering surgery, or just want to stay informed about your joint health, it's worth a read.

Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/8bmtvuv6

Your shoes are keeping score even when you're not paying attention.When one hip or knee is painful, your body automatica...
04/14/2026

Your shoes are keeping score even when you're not paying attention.

When one hip or knee is painful, your body automatically shifts weight away from it to reduce discomfort. You usually don't notice yourself doing it because the adjustment happens gradually over months or years. But your shoe soles tell the story clearly. One heel worn down more than the other, excessive wear along the inside or outside edge, uneven tread across the forefoot. These aren't random patterns from how you walk. They're evidence of compensation.

The problem with long-term compensation is that it loads the opposite joint unevenly, accelerating wear on a knee or hip that was otherwise healthy. By the time most patients notice the shoe pattern, the compensation has been going on for a while.

If your shoes are wearing unevenly and you've had nagging hip or knee discomfort you've been ignoring, it's worth finding out what's actually causing it. Call The Joint Replacement Institute or visit jointinstitutefl.com to schedule a consultation.

Over 54 million Americans are living with arthritis right now. Fewer than 1% of them ever have a real conversation with ...
04/13/2026

Over 54 million Americans are living with arthritis right now. Fewer than 1% of them ever have a real conversation with their doctor about surgery as an option.

Most patients spend years managing the pain on their own. They assume they're not a candidate, or that surgery is reserved for people in worse shape than they are, or that the recovery isn't worth it. So they keep adjusting their routine and quietly give up the things they love without ever finding out what was actually possible for them.

If you've been living with arthritis pain and have never seriously explored your options, call The Joint Replacement Institute or visit jointinstitutefl.com to schedule a consultation with me.

Happy Friday! Here are four simple things you can do this weekend to give your joints a break.Walking on grass instead o...
04/10/2026

Happy Friday! Here are four simple things you can do this weekend to give your joints a break.

Walking on grass instead of pavement makes a bigger difference than most people realize. Soft surfaces absorb impact before it reaches your knees, which is why your joints feel better after a walk through the park than a lap around the neighborhood sidewalk. If you're dealing with any knee discomfort, this one change can make your daily walk a lot more comfortable.

Turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory properties that have been studied extensively for joint health. Adding it to your morning coffee, a smoothie, or even scrambled eggs is an easy way to get the benefits without taking another supplement. Pair it with black pepper to help your body absorb it.

Swimming or floating in a pool takes almost all the load off your joints while still allowing you to move and stay active. Even 20 minutes of walking in the shallow end or doing gentle movements in the water gives your body a break while keeping things loose.

And if you spend the weekend doing yard work, gardening, or playing with the grandkids, ice your knees for 15 to 20 minutes afterward. It keeps inflammation from building up overnight and helps you wake up feeling better on Sunday morning.

None of these require a gym or a major lifestyle change. Just small choices that add up over time.

This review means a lot to me.I know patients often see multiple surgeons before deciding who to trust with their care, ...
04/09/2026

This review means a lot to me.

I know patients often see multiple surgeons before deciding who to trust with their care, and that decision isn't just about the surgery itself. It's about how you're treated from the first phone call to the last follow-up appointment. My team and I at the Joint Replacement Institute take that seriously.

Thank you for the kind words, Pamela, and more importantly, thank you for trusting us to help you get moving again. We're glad you're doing well.

Your kneecap isn't just sitting there. It's a lever that multiplies force every time you bend your knee, and during a de...
04/07/2026

Your kneecap isn't just sitting there. It's a lever that multiplies force every time you bend your knee, and during a deep squat, it absorbs up to 7x your body weight. For someone who weighs 180 pounds, that's over 1,200 pounds of pressure running through one small bone.

Now think about how many times you squat, lunge, or climb stairs in a typical day. When the cartilage behind your kneecap starts to wear down, all that pressure has nowhere to go except straight into bone. That's when everyday movements start to hurt and activities you used to do without thinking become something you avoid.

If stairs, squatting, or getting out of a chair have started to bother you, it might be worth finding out what's going on. Call The Joint Replacement Institute or visit jointinstitutefl.com.

Muscle soreness shows up during or right after exercise and fades in a day or two. Cartilage damage works differently. Y...
04/06/2026

Muscle soreness shows up during or right after exercise and fades in a day or two. Cartilage damage works differently. You feel fine during the workout, fine that night, and then wake up the next morning with a knee that's stiff, swollen, or aching for no obvious reason.

That delayed reaction is your body's inflammatory response to damage inside the joint, and unlike muscle fatigue, rest alone won't fix it. If this keeps happening after activity, give The Joint Replacement Institute a call or visit jointinstitutefl.com. Catching cartilage issues early gives you more options down the road.

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