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Total-Joint-Seminars-2019-WEBYou know something isn’t right. You’ve had that stiff shoulder, bad knee, or painful hip for months now; or has it been longer? When was the last time you felt good and moved freely?

Join Corewell Health orthopedic specialists across Southwest Michigan for a free 45-minute community education seminar where you’ll learn about the latest techniques for addressing hip, knee, and shoulder pain. 

Find out if it is time to consider joint replacement surgery and what improvements you can expect. Connect with specialists and get answers to your joint pain questions. 

Attend one of the free events below: 

Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. 
Van Buren Senior Center 8337 M-140, South Haven

Thursday, July 20 at 6 p.m.
Coloma Public Library 151 W Center St., Coloma

Tuesday, July 25 at 6 p.m
Corewell Health St. Joseph Hospital, Frederick S. Upton Education Center 1234 Napier Ave. St. Joseph

Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Corewell Health Care Center 2002 S. 11th Street, Niles

Register to attend by calling 269.927.5361.

Watch this video and learn about the latest advances in orthopedics are providing higher quality outcomes, to help you live the life you love — pain free.

 

 

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Feb 16, 2023
Hip surgery: Ethan Shirk "Running from the pain"

Ethan underwent surgery for hip pain and is back to running, weightlifting, and going for walks pain free.

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Double knee replacement: Maureen Bishop "Walking with her head held high"

Maureen Bishop spent years living with knee pain. She turned to orthopedic surgeon, Jeffrey Postma, DO, for a solution.

Feb 11, 2021
Total hip replacement: Doug Von Koenig "Living life in the fast lane"

When Doug Von Koenig's right hip began to hurt, and simple things such as walking short distances became difficult, he knew he needed to find a solution.

Nov 24, 2020
Hip replacement: Connie Harmacinski "A humbling experience"

When Connie's hip pain didn’t go away, she knew it was time to seek help from orthopedic surgeon, Nicholas Loafman, DO.

Oct 16, 2020
Total Shoulder Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Find out what’s causing your shoulder pain and what can be done about it.

Oct 13, 2020
Total Hip Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Find out what’s causing your hip pain and what can be done about it.

Oct 13, 2020
Total Knee Replacements (Kenneth Edwards, MD)

Find out what’s causing your knee pain and what can be done about it.

Oct 13, 2020
Knee replacement: Steve Petlick "A home run experience"

When pain in his knees began to interfere with his ability to keep up on the field, he turned to orthopedic surgeon, Kenneth Edwards, MD. Since undergoing double knee replacement surgery he's now back in the game pain free.

Sep 24, 2020
Knee Injury: Jonathan Paulus "Bouncing Back from an Injury"

While playing a game of basketball, 37-year-old Jonathan Paulus noticed discomfort in his knee. In the days that followed he could no longer straighten his knee and knew it was time to seek medical care.

Sep 11, 2020

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