Balancing Joint Replacement with Opioid Concerns for those in Recovery

Emes' (patient) hip pain was excruciating; but the fear of relapsing into addiction was stronger. He searched for help and found Dr. Stephen Longenecker of the Bone & Joint Care Center. “Dr. Longenecker just looked at me, held my hands and said, ‘If you want to do this pain-medicine free, I am onboard with that,’ ” Emes recalled. “I felt his spirit. I knew he was the one. I had gone to Lehigh to get a second opinion; that guy felt way off for me, didn’t understand what I was after. I just felt it with Dr. Longenecker.” Read more in this Reading Eagle Subscriber Only article.

Unlocking the Future of Orthopedics: A Conversation with Bone & Joint Care Center

In the realm of orthopedics, innovations are redefining the way patients experience surgeries and recovery. To learn more about the cutting-edge advancements offered at Bone & Joint Care Center, we sat down with their experts to discuss the revolutionary Mako robotic-assisted surgery, the transformative iovera° cold therapy, and the personalized approach that has earned them a reputation as a leader in orthopedic care in Berks County.

Health Heroes: Stories Sure to Inspire

Overcoming pain, whether mental or physical, is exhausting and can cause sufferers to lose hope. But it also can bring out the best in people. Learn how Kenneth McAlpine, Jr., MD, helped get one of his patients back on her toes!

Capitalize on Joint Replacement Innovations

Dr. Longenecker speaks with Outpatient Surgery Magazine about advancements in joint replacement surgery.

Tower Health offers non-surgical options for joint pain

Dr. Longenecker and Dr. McAlpine discuss non-surgical options for joint pain with the Reading Eagle.