Stryker partners with professional golfer Shane Lowry to spotlight the caregiver journey in joint replacement

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PORTAGE, Mich., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, today announced a new partnership with Major Champion and globally recognized golfer Shane Lowry at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut, naming him a sponsored brand ambassador for its Joint Replacement division. Through this collaboration, Lowry will share a deeply 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 the experience someone struggling with joint pain may go through 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," said Lowry. "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 the role of caregivers and encourage a more proactive engagement in the joint replacement journey. By focusing on awareness, education and access to information, the campaign aims 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 a...

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