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Hip replacement patients will need to be extra careful with their new hip, especially in the weeks following the surgery. After hip replacement, you are usually discharged a day or two after the surgery. Preparation should have been made prior to the surgery for a more comfortable and ultimately successful recovery. Caring For Your Hip…
Every type of surgery involves a certain level of postoperative pain. Knee replacement surgeries are no exception. Despite the high success rates of knee replacement surgeries (90 percent), the fact that they involve making incisions essentially means there will still be pain and swelling. The minimally invasive technique alone involves creating incisions up to six…
Your hips can start hurting due to a variety of reasons. The most common causes are injury, wear-and-tear, and arthritis. The pain can be either sharp, dull, or throbbing, and range from mild to severe. No matter what the cause or the level of pain, problems with the hip can affect your quality of life….
Knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty involves replacing the damaged joint with a metal or plastic prosthetic. If you have advanced knee arthritis, this may be the only hope you have for relieving pain and restoring knee function. Knee arthroplasty is minimally-invasive but still considered major surgery. You can go home on the same day, but…
Arthroscopic knee surgery is among the most common surgical procedures worldwide, and the number of such procedures has substantially increased in the last 30 years. In the United States, there are approximately one million knee arthroscopies performed annually, the most common of which are arthroscopic knee replacement, meniscal repair, and cruciate ligament reconstruction. The rising…
The hips are an integral part of your ability to stand and move around. It’s no wonder that it’s a common location for osteoarthritis to set in since your hip is in motion frequently. Not to mention, it’s a weight-bearing joint, which means it takes a lot of pressure on a daily basis. If this…
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a procedure for replacing a damaged knee joint. During a knee replacement surgery, an orthopedic surgeon will use special tools to remove and replace the joints with a prosthetic implant. Knee replacement surgery is a fairly safe procedure, with an approximately 90 percent success rate. Nonetheless,…
You can compare joints to a vehicle’s components – they both wear out over time. While proper care can extend the life of your joints, it doesn’t always prevent issues completely. For instance, your hips may wear out over time, even if you exercise and take care of yourself. When this occurs, it is time…
Having a hip replacement involves the removal of the damaged or diseased portion of the hip joint, and replacing it with a prosthetic hip. This can be done for patients with hip fractures, but it is even more frequently done for patients with hip arthritis. This procedure enables those with hip arthritis to finally enjoy…
If arthritis has caused damage or chronic pain in your knee joint, you would likely benefit from a total knee replacement. This treatment can help to relieve the pain and improve your mobility. The recovery process after knee replacement surgery is a bit lengthy, but most patients say that it is well worth it. Let’s…
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