Total joint replacements have been a game changer in the world of orthopedics, helping millions of people suffering from joint pain and arthritis to lead a more active and pain-free life. In the past, joint replacements were performed in a hospital setting and patients would need to stay for several days after the procedure. However,…
“Putting predictability in an unpredictable situation is grounding and comforting to patients.” A few weeks ago, I received news that no son wants to hear, “Hello Mr. Kirkes, your 84-year-old mother is in our emergency room with a broken humerus.” My mother fell in the middle of the night while getting up to use the…
In celebration of World Spine Day 2020 today, always on October 16, Corazon wants to support the mission of calling attention to the importance of spinal health, along with the need for effective programmatic organization and management of spine care. Spine is a core specialty for many hospitals, and continues to offer the potential to…
