SIU School of Medicine celebrated a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They were inducted into the new Legion of Legacies.

SIU School of Medicine celebrated a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They were inducted into the new Legion of Legacies.

Knee replacement is surgery to remove damaged sections of the knee joint and replace them with artificial (prosthesis) parts. This is also known as knee arthroplasty. This surgery is for patients who have joint pain that interferes with daily activities, and non-surgical treatments have not helped, or are no longer effective. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides insight into the decision to choose knee replacement surgery: The decision to have total knee replacement surgery should be a cooperative one between you, your family, your primary care doctor, and your orthopaedic

Hip replacement is surgery to remove damaged sections of the hip joint and replace them with artificial (prosthesis) parts. This is also known as hip arthroplasty. This surgery is for patients who have joint pain that interferes with daily activities, and non-surgical treatments have not helped. This pain may be caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions affecting bones and joints. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (2023 Patient Education Committee) provides insight on the decision to choose a total hip replacement: The first step when making the