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Orthopedics at St. John Health

St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Spine Center
22101 Moross
Detroit, MI 48236
313-343-4405
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St. John Hospital & Medical Center
Hip & Knee Center
22101 Moross
Detroit, MI 48236
313-343-4000
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Providence Hospital Orthopedics
16001 W. 9 Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48075
248-849-8245
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St. John Macomb Hospital
Joint Replacement
11800 E. 12 Mile Rd.
Warren, MI 48093
586-573-5000
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Patient Education

Anterior Cruciate Ligament - (ACL) Arthroscopic Repair		Rotator Cuff Repair - Open Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery - Meniscus Repair of the Knee		Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery - Meniscus Repair of the Knee	Visit our orthopedic surgery patient education center to learn more

All Wellness Library articles (21 items)Wellness Library

> Back Pain: It May Not Be What You Think
> Basic Back Care
> Common Injuries of the Shoulder

Are Feet at Fault for Back, Hip and Knee Woes?
If you are having problems with back pain, shin splints, knees or hips, look to your feet. Although these ailments might seem totally unrelated to one another, they can sometimes be linked to problems that start with your feet and how they're built, foot experts say.

Well Advised Library

> Pinched Nerve
> Shoulder Pain
> Wrist and Hand Pain

Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by inflammation of joints, muscles, or ligaments. Poor posture, obesity, or lifting something the wrong way can cause back pain. Pain also can develop after you sit or stand too long or when you are under physical or mental stress.

All Krames Patient Education Sheets articles (71 items)Krames Patient Education Sheets

> After Knee Replacement: Controlling Swelling
> After Knee Replacement: Keeping Your Knee Healthy
> After Knee Replacement: The First Month

After Knee Replacement: Back at Home
You and your healthcare team will assess how well you can care for yourself at home. You may need friends, family, or a home health aide to help with chores and errands.

Related Medicines

Acetaminophen		Acetaminophen; Codeine
Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone		Acetaminophen; Oxycodone
Acetaminophen; Propoxyphene		Aspirin, ASA; Oxycodone
Ketoprofen		Oxymorphone

A Heavy Burden

More than half of children who use a backpack for school carry loads that are more than 15 percent of their body weight, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Fifteen percent of body weight is considered the maximum safe weight for children to carry in a pack. If your child carries a heavy pack, discuss which items might be left at home or school to lighten the load.