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Pain-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.
BlogAn Update for Patients Awaiting Surgery at South Shore Hospital
South Shore Health's Chair of Surgery provides an update on our plans to reschedule surgeries canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blog“In By 5 AM, Out By 5 PM”: Jo-Ann’s Same-Day Hip Replacement
Jo-Ann knew that hip replacement was the key to pain-free mobility, but she was hesitant about an overnight hospital stay. She found the perfect solution: same-day joint replacement at South Shore Health.
BlogElsa Gould's Story
After suffering for too long with severe hip pain, the 73-year old Weymouth resident chose Dr. Michael Ayers to perform her hip replacement surgery. “I liked him right away,” she said. “He really listened to me and always made great eye contact.”
BlogThree Common Sports Medicine Injuries in Children and Teens
Learn when to take your young athlete off the field and into the doctor's office.
BlogFive Things to Look for When Choosing a Total Joint Replacement Surgeon
Finding the right hip or knee replacement surgeon is important to long-term success. Learn 5 things you should look for before choosing a surgeon.
BlogDan Durica's Total Hip Replacement
Learn how South Shore Health got Norwell resident Dan Durica on his feet in time for a long-awaited trip to Ireland.
BlogHealth System Clinicians Create Task Force to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions
South Shore Health System's Opioid Taskforce includes a group of clinicians who are working together to reduce the number of opioid pills prescribed.
BlogSigns You May Be Suffering From Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder affects approximately two percent of the population. Learn the symptoms and treatment options from the experts at South Shore Orthopedics.
BlogThree Cheers for the 3T! Powerful, New MRI Will Provide More Patient Access, Superior Imaging
With a magnet twice as strong as those in the health system’s four 1.5T scanners, the new 3T MRI will provide highly detailed imaging, increase efficiency and improve the patient experience.
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