Stryker Partners With Professional Golfer Shane Lowry on Joint Replacement

Stryker Corp. announced a new partnership with Major Champion and golfer Shane Lowry at the Travelers Championship (running through June 28) in Cromwell, Conn., naming him a sponsored brand ambassador for its Joint Replacement division. Through this collaboration, Lowry will share a personal story, highlighting the critical role caregivers play in supporting loved ones through joint pain, surgery, and recovery.

As a caregiver to his father, Brendan, a former Gaelic football player and knee and hip replacement recipient, Lowry brings a unique perspective, having seen firsthand the impact joint pain has on both patients and their families. Research shows that support from family and caregivers can positively impact recovery and outcomes.^1,2 Together with Stryker, Lowry will help raise awareness of joint pain sufferers’ experience and empower caregivers to take an active role throughout their loved one’s journey, from education to recovery.

“Watching my dad in pain because of his hip and knee was as hard as anything I’ve come across on the course. As a caregiver, you want to help, but it’s not always clear where to start,” Lowry said. “I’ve learned that asking the right questions, finding the right doctor, and simply being there along the way can make a big difference. I didn’t realize at the time how many Stryker technologies are out there to support those who suffer from joint pain, and I’m proud to now be partnering with a company helping people to keep moving forward. I hope sharing my story encourages others to take that first step with a loved one.”

Through a global campaign spanning media, social channels and educational initiatives, Lowry will help elevate caregivers’ role and encourage a more proactive engagement in the joint replacement journey. By focusing on awareness, education, and information access, the campaign will attempt to support caregivers as they help loved ones take the first step, from understanding treatment options to navigating recovery.

“We know joint replacement is more than surgery—it’s a personal journey that affects both patients and the people who support them every step of the way,” said Katherine Truppi, president of Stryker’s Joint Replacement division. “As we continue to move lives, we also value the essential and often underrecognized role caregivers play in helping loved ones navigate treatment decisions and recovery. Shane’s story brings that perspective to life in an authentic and meaningful way that we hope can help more people.”

Throughout the Travelers Championship, fans are invited to stop by the Fan Zone to learn about treatment options for joint pain.

Stryker considers itself a global leader in medical technologies that offers products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics to help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its global customers, the Portage, Mich.-based company impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

References
¹ Wylde V, Kunutsor SK, Lenguerrand E, Jackson J, Blom AW, Beswick AD. Is social support associated with patient-reported outcomes after joint replacement? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Rheumatol. 2019;1(3):e174-e186. doi:10.1016/S2665-9913(19)30050-5
² Singh J, Saag K, Lemay C, Allison J, Franklin P. Effect of Family Support on Short-and Intermediate Term Pain and Function Outcomes after Knee or Hip Replacement. Abstract Number 64 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting 2014. November 14-19, 2014. Boston, MA.