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The Evolution of Orthopedics and Arthur Bowman, MD
Beloved surgeon retires after more than 50 years at South Shore Health.
BlogCaring for Her Community Makes PA Role a Perfect Fit for Kristen Alexander
It’s National Physician Assistant Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the skilled physician assistants (PAs) who provide compassionate, quality patient care throughout the health system. PAs are licensed and trained healthcare professionals who practice medicine in every specialty and setting –...
BlogJudy Ansaldi's Story: Total Knee Replacement Restores Quality of Life
South Shore resident Judy knew it was time to consider joint replacement, when her aching right knee started affecting her quality of life—even the ability to walk her dog.
BlogTom's Life Was Transformed Through Total Joint Replacement
Within a six-year period, Tom Silvia of Plymouth had both of his hips and one knee replaced with Michael Rowland, MD. Read why Tom chose South Shore Health for his care.
BlogCaroline's Story: Both Hands Back in the Game
Positioning herself to perfectly execute a winning shot is something Caroline McCarthy does well. Last summer, however, she never could have imagined that a tie-breaking point in a game would land her in South Shore Hospital’s emergency department with a severe wrist fracture. “I was shocked...
BlogPaula's Story: Hip Replacement Without a Hospital Stay
After having a standard hip replacement several years ago, Paula K. had a chance to have her other hip replaced at our Outpatient Surgical Unit. She seized the chance, and is on the road to living pain-free.
BlogKeeping Up With the Grandkids: Hip Replacement Surgeries Have Been a Game Changer for Hubbard
With 21 grandchildren to play with, Kathleen Hubbard decided it was time to do something about the arthritis pain in her hips. After successful hip replacement surgeries, Kathleen is back to an active, pain-free lifestyle.
BlogPain-Free and Active Again, Hip Replacement Surgery ‘Has Allowed Me to Do It’
Despite the painful arthritis in his hips, David Payne wasn’t sure he should have hip replacement surgery. “At my age, I was wondering if I should get it done,” the Weymouth resident recalled. “But the doctor (orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD) recommended it.” And Payne is glad he did.
BlogNick Hall's Story: Getting Back in the Game After a Sports Injury
When young athletes get injured, they often embark on a challenging journey that can take them off the field for some time. Star student-athlete, Nick Hall, understands this journey all too well, when an ordinary practice at the start of his senior football season at Cohasset High School ended with...
BlogAimee Gindin's Story: Living without the Fear of Pain, The Rewards of Physical Medicine
Living with chronic back pain can be draining, and Aimee knew the toll back pain had taken on her body. When her primary care physician referred her to the Spine Center located in South Shore Hospital’s Center for Orthopedics, Spine and Sports Medicine, Aimee was ready to conquer chronic back pain once and for all.
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