Joint & Spine Blogs | Teton County Hospital

What is Robot-Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery?

When it comes to knee and hip pain, it’s not uncommon for your once active lifestyle to feel like it’s just not possible anymore. However, several treatment options can help alleviate pain and give you back the mobility you need ...

1-Aug-2019

Common Signs It's Time for a Knee Replacement

Does your knee pain lead you to spend more time indoors than out? Are you finding that your once active lifestyle, of hiking or walking through Jackson, Wyoming has diminished due to constant knee pain and inflammation? If you’ve been ...

19-Jul-2019

The 5 Benefits of Staying Active Throughout Life

Jackson, Wyoming can be a very active area, but when chronic pain or injury hits, your activity level can suddenly begin to decrease. However, when it comes to staying mobile, there should never be an age limit. Regular physical activity ...

17-Jul-2019

St. John's to Present on Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint replacement surgeon Dr. Gus Goetz will discuss how robotics has improved joint replacement surgery on Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-7:00 pm at the Wort Hotel. People with joint pain, arthritis, and an interest in technology are encouraged ...

9-Jul-2019

"Protect Your Joints as You Age" featured for Dinner with a Doc

On Wednesday, September 26, St. John’s Medical Center will offer Dinner with a Doc at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole. The evening will feature Nola Peacock, PT, DSc, who will present “Protect Your Joints as You Age.” ...

11-Sep-2018

St. John's Medical Center Receives the 2018 Women's Choice Award® as one of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Experience

St. John’s Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®, a referral source for healthcare choices based on robust criteria that consider female ...

10-Jul-2018

Innovations in spine care is topic of presentation in Afton

Spine specialist Christopher Hills, DO, will give a presentation on innovations in spine care at the Afton/Lincoln County Civic Center on Thursday, July 26 at 5:30 pm. Dr. Hills is medical director of St. John’s Peak Spine Center, a ...

9-Jul-2018

Public invited to see new robotic arm system to be used for St. John's Peak Joint Replacement

St. John’s Medical Center invites the public to view its new Stryker’s Mako Robotic Arm system on Tuesday, July 10 at noon in the St. John’s Boardroom. St. John’s CEO Paul Beaupré, MD, and joint replacement ...

5-Jul-2018

Your Orthopedic Program Manager

Meet Jaime Jackson, RN, orthopedic program manager for St. John’s Peak Joint & Spine program. Jaime will act as your liaison throughout the entire course of treatment, and is available during both pre-operative and postdischarge ...

19-Mar-2018

Why Physical Therapy is Critical to Your Recovery

Would you believe you’d be walking shortly after a joint replacement or spinal surgery? At St. John’s Peak Joint & Spine, patients walk a cumulative 2000 feet before leaving the hospital. Early mobility allows for ...

14-Mar-2018

Ask the Expert: What is a torn rotator cuff?

The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons that hold the shoulder in place. It’s one of the most important parts of the shoulder. It allows you to lift your arm and reach up. The rotator cuff may be damaged from a fall or other ...

31-Aug-2017

Peak Joint Replacement Program serves as model-California hospital to visit

St. John’s Peak Joint Replacement Program has been selected to be a demonstration site for other hospitals looking to improve their joint replacement services. The first site visit will take place in early June. “We’re ...

2-Jun-2017

A new approach to spine surgery

The Peak Spine Center, a comprehensive program based on national best practices and the fundamental principles of wellness, opens on February 27 at St. John’s Medical Center. “This is not your typical hospital program or ...

24-Feb-2017

Dinner with a Doc features spine specialist Dr. Christopher Hills

On Thursday, February 23, from 5 to 7 pm, St. John’s Medical Center will offer Dinner with a Doc at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole. The evening will feature spine specialist Christopher Hills, DO, whose topic is “Suffering ...

15-Feb-2017

The Better Way Back®, St. John's Medical Center, and Teton Orthopaedics Present Innovations in Spine Treatment

St. John’s Medical Center, Teton Orthopaedics, and The Better Way Back ® are collaborating to host three educational seminars on the prevention and treatment of back pain. The speakers will include retired professional mixed ...

4-Nov-2016

Climbing High After Hip Surgery

Wilson resident Jane Baldwin has always been an avid hiker and runner, and an ambitious one at that. Her preferred runs include events like a 17-mile mountain race that features over 5,300 feet of elevation gain. But life can take a toll, ...

14-Sep-2016

Dinner with a Doc to feature joint replacement

On Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 7 pm, St. John’s Medical Center will present Dinner with a Doc at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole. The evening will offer different perspectives on joint replacement, featuring the expertise of two ...

11-Jul-2016

Lunchtime Learning: Advances in Joint Replacements: From Surgical Techniques to Patient Care

On Tuesday, December 1, St. John’s Medical Center will host the lunchtime learning presentation, “Advances in Joint Replacements: From Surgical Techniques to Patient Care,” at the Teton County Library from 12:00 to 1:00 ...

25-Nov-2015

The Good News about Knee and Hip Pain: A Free Seminar Offered by the Peak Joint Replacement Center

The Peak Joint Replacement Center at St. John’s Medical Center will present a free educational seminar on arthritis and hip and knee pain at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Teton County Library. "The Good News about ...

3-Sep-2015

St. John's Announces New Joint Replacement Program: Team-based Program Focuses on Wellness

St. John’s Medical Center announces the opening of the Peak Joint Replacement Center. This new, comprehensive program is based on a national best practice model for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements and is structured around the ...

3-Sep-2015