Keeping Your Joints Healthy as You Age
by Griffin Health Communications Intern Celina Daigle As we age, our posture and walking patterns change, cartilage wears away, bones lose mass and density, and fluid in our joints decrease. This can cause pain, stiffness, and a lower range of motion. Understanding how aging affects our joints and how to manage joint health can help us maintain and potentially improve […]
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Griffin Health Awarded Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
The Center for Joint Health at Griffin Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Offered in collaboration with the American […]
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Griffin Health Offers Free Presentation on Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery Nov. 15
Griffin Health will offer a free presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery on Wed., Nov. 15 at 5:45 p.m. at the hospital. Orthopedic Surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length […]
Read More Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Presentation
Orthopedic Surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. This free presentation is offered at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street, Derby. Dr. Minotti will […]
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