Total Joint Day helps 56% of attendees get follow-up care

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital hosted their annual Total Joint Day this past Saturday. 

The event was for adults experiencing knee, hip, shoulder, foot or ankle pain. The attendees each received free X-rays, education, and guidance. 

It resulted in 56% of the participants being identified as needing orthopedic-specific follow-up beyond general self-care recommendations such as stretching or over-the-counter medications. 

“Having more than half of our participants identified as needing some level of follow-up reinforces that there is a real need for this type of community event,” said Rex McKinney, President and CEO of DCMH. “Total Joint Day gives people an opportunity to get answers, talk directly with orthopedic specialists, and better understand their options before pain or mobility issues have an even greater impact on their daily lives.”

The event also included one education session focused on common orthopedic concerns, including shoulder, hip, and knee discomfort, as well as two back-to-back foot and ankle pain education sessions.

This year, DCMH also enhanced the registration process to make it easier for participants to stay informed about their appointments. The updated process provided clearer appointment information and reminders leading up to the event. 

“Our physicians, nurses, and team members genuinely care about the people in our community,” said Renee Muckerheide, Director of Surgery at DCMH. “It was wonderful to see everyone come together to give their time and expertise to help our community members understand their health and what they could do next, at no cost to them.”

Click this link for information about upcoming health education events or orthopedic services at Decatur County Memorial Hospital.