Scott M. Sporer, MD

11/03/2025

Innovative imaging techniques show what happens inside bones during hip replacement surgery.

Uncemented hip replacement surgery uses implants with roughened surfaces designed to allow the patient's bone to grow directly onto the implant, creating a strong, natural biological bond. Unlike cemented implants, which rely on bone cement that can degrade and fracture, uncemented implants depend o...

10/27/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

Knee stiffness can limit mobility and prevent a person from carrying out regular tasks and activities. Learn the causes of knee stiffness and their treatments here.

10/17/2025

Removing barriers to recovery improves surgical outcomes.

When performed prior to orthopedic surgery, an evaluation by a health behavior psychologist can improve patient outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in The Journal of Knee Surgery.

10/10/2025

Survey reveals people are not aware knee and groin pain can be signs of hip problems.

Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can mean there's a problem in the hip.

10/03/2025

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease in which the cartilage cushion inside a joint breaks down.

09/26/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/15/2025

10 types of exercise to try with arthritis of the knee.

Exercise can be key in managing symptoms of arthritis of the knee and improving strength and balance. Find some exercises that may help here.

08/08/2025

8 Tips for Healthy Bones.

An orthopaedic surgeon offers these important tips for keeping your bones healthy.

08/05/2025

Honored to be named one of Newsweek’s America’s Leading Doctors!

Twelve physicians from MOR have been honored on Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Leading Doctors list.

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08/01/2025

Simple therapies outperform high-tech options for knee arthritis pain and mobility.

Knee braces, water therapy and exercise are the most promising non-drug therapies for treating knee osteoarthritis, according to a new meta-analysis published in PLOS One by Yuan Luo of the First People's Hospital of Neijiang, China.