After a visit to the doctor, he discovered that osteoarthritis was causing deterioration of his hip bone. And it would only get worse. Lathrop had undergone total knee replacement surgery on both knees just one year earlier and was now facing total hip replacement. He entered the new Diagnostic Center for Joint Replacement program because it is designed to return patents to a normal, active lifestyle as quickly as possible. The center, located at Diagnostic Center Hospital, offers a unique approach to total joint replacement that utilizes a group setting during recovery and rehabilitation.
Patients interact with each other during many activities including physical therapy and meals.
We weren't sick, but recovering from surgery. We all had a common problem and received specialized care from a specialized staff. That was important. Lathrop is one of an estimated 20.7 million Americans, mostly over the age of 45, who suffer from osteoarthritis. One of over 100 diseases that affect the joints, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and most frequently occurs in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip and knee.