Receiving a diagnosis you weren’t expecting can be devastating. But not only is it important to understand your diagnosis and what the doctor recommends, but it is also important to seek a second opinion. According to a study by the Mayo Clinic, only 12 percent of people who sought a second opinion came back with …
Bullying affects thousands of children and teens every year—and for many families in Tulsa, it’s more than just a rough patch at school. It can lead to emotional trauma, physical injuries, and severe disruptions in a child’s development. While teachers and principals often play a role in addressing these incidents, there are times when legal …
Sometimes in life one is forced to make difficult decisions. Admitting an elderly loved one into a nursing home facility or eldercare community is never easy. However, at times it is necessary in order to provide them with the best and most efficient healthcare possible. Many nursing homes are professional, safe, responsible, and caring, but …
Did you know that more than 285,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States? People suffering from sports injuries, arthritis, and the elderly often decide to get a hip replacement to help ease their pain. However, sometimes patients end up in more pain because of complications with their new metal on …
Hundreds of thousands of people annually undergo hip replacement surgery. The most common of these reasons are arthritis, injury to the hip joint, and bone tumors. There are different types of hip replacement medical devices, including plastic, ceramic, and metal on metal. Unfortunately, over the past decade, many hip replacement devices have been recalled due …
