Dr. Nathan Cafferky, a renowned orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, is passionate about helping patients regain their mobility and return to an active lifestyle. In this article, Dr. Cafferky highlights five celebrated athletes who underwent knee replacement surgery and went on to thrive—on the field, in business, or through personal achievements. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that life can be full of movement, strength, and purpose after joint replacement.

If you are considering having hip or knee replacement surgery — or have one scheduled — you may be feeling a mix of emotions: excited at the prospect of improved mobility and reduced pain, but also anxious or overwhelmed. However, with the right support and preparation, you can minimize some of the associated stress and set yourself up for a successful surgery and recovery process.

Hip osteoarthritis is a progressive disease. What starts as mild pain or stiffness in the morning may eventually lead to more severe symptoms that can affect your mobility and quality of life. But how do you know if your hip pain is the beginning of osteoarthritis?

There are many potential causes of pain in the front of the hip, also called anterior hip pain. Sometimes it’s the result of an overuse injury like hip flexor strains or bursitis, but it can also be caused by a joint disease like osteoarthritis.

If you're experiencing hip pain caused by osteoarthritis, you may be facing the prospect of hip replacement surgery. It's a big decision and one that you may be tempted to put off for as long as possible. Let's take a look at some factors you should consider before deciding to postpone hip surgery.

Is hip pain beginning to affect your quality of life? If you're finding it more difficult to sleep, walk, perform everyday tasks, or participate in activities you enjoy, it may be time to see an orthopaedic joint specialist about total hip replacement surgery.

Here’s what to know about your hip replacement recovery and what you can expect from the rehab process.

Here are the benefits of anterior hip replacement surgery, how it differs from previous surgical methods, and what you can expect from your surgery.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you approach your first ski season after a hip replacement.

Here’s how you can expect your physical therapy to progress after your hip replacement procedure.

Hip surgery itself is an outpatient procedure, taking only a few hours. Here are a few tips for preparing your home so your recovery can go as smoothly as possible.

Here’s what occurs during a partial hip replacement and how to know if it’s right for you.

Anterior hip replacements are a minimally invasive, outpatient surgical procedure that allows patients to recover faster while in the comfort of their own homes.

Hip revision surgery is a procedure where your previously hip replacement implant is removed and replaced. A revision for a hip replacement is rarer and more surgically complex than the initial joint replacement.

If you are considering joint replacement surgery, here’s what you need to keep in mind when factoring in age.

If you’re considering a total hip replacement, here are some answers to some common questions and concerns about the surgery and its recovery.