Under the leadership of Michael P. Bolognesi, MD, chief of Duke Orthopaedic Surgery’s Adult Reconstruction Division, Duke’s Joint Health Program is transforming the way patients navigate arthritis and joint degeneration.
The program pairs world‑class surgical expertise with a comprehensive, whole‑person approach designed to reduce pain, improve strength, and help patients stay active—often delaying the need for joint replacement.
For patients like North Carolina resident Jeff Peeler, the program’s personalized support and collaborative goal‑setting enabled him to return to the activities he enjoys while preparing his body for a future hip replacement when the time is right. Dr. Bolognesi’s team brings together specialists across therapy, nutrition, sleep, and wellness to meet patients where they are and guide them toward lasting joint health.
"What makes the Joint Health Program special is that it meets patients where they are. We partner with them to build strength, reduce pain, and keep them doing the things they love." — Michael P. Bolognesi, MD
Read more – Cara Gillotti, Duke Health.