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Is Knee Replacement a Major Operation?

Getting surgery can be scary, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the procedure. However, if surgery is the only way left to treat your pain, it’s definitely worth undergoing — severe knee pain is not something you should simply accept as a fact of life. Let’s talk about what knee replacement surgery is, what makes someone… 

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Torn Knee Ligament Treatment Methods

Ligaments are bands of connective tissue that support and stabilize the movement in joints. There are four main ligaments in the knee. All of them are prone to injury due to physical overexertion and medical conditions. If these ligaments are damaged and torn, the knee becomes unstable and damaged, rendering it unable to perform simple… 

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Important Information About Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed in the U.S. The procedure is usually done to diagnose the underlying problem in a knee or to perform many types of repairs, such as repairing or removing a torn ligament in the knee. It has become popular recently because, unlike traditional surgical… 

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What To Expect From PT After a Ligament Tear

Ligament injuries result from sudden twisting motions or a bad landing. Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissues that join two bones together or hold a joint together. The most commonly injured ligaments are in the knees, ankles, and feet. Completely torn ligaments are usually surgically repaired, while partial tears can be treated non-surgically through… 

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Exercising after a Hip Replacement

Exercise is important for overall health, even more so if you have undergone surgery. Exercising after a hip replacement is important because it helps prevent the buildup of scar tissue that can restrict motion. An important goal of hip replacement is to restore range of motion and mobility to hip joints that have been damaged… 

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Treating Shoulder Pain at Home

Shoulder pain can hinder you from performing everyday tasks, playing sports, or completing work or school requirements. The ache can be caused by a lot of factors, like an awkward sleeping position, muscle overuse, injury, or underlying health conditions. It’s good to know how to effectively treat mild shoulder pain at home. That way, you… 

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Who is Eligible for Knee Replacement

Any joint is susceptible to wear, tear, and damage — your knees in particular. As you age, your knees gradually wear down. Alternatively, if you live an active lifestyle, you might suffer an accident or impact that causes significant damage to your knee. If the degradation or damage to your knee is severe, you might… 

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Hip Replacement Benefits According to Your Age

Hip pain can cause a decline in a person’s quality of life if not treated correctly. It can cause a variety of symptoms, such as an inability to sleep due to discomfort and/or difficulty completing simple daily tasks from putting on one’s socks to climbing stairs due to pain. Hip pain may even render you… 

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Knee Replacement: Recovery Time And Level Of Activity Required After The Surgery

Knee replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, is a procedure that aids in pain relief and functional restoration of damaged knee joints. During the surgery, your doctor will replace the defective cartilage and bone with an artificial joint. People who experience severe pain from osteoarthritis and have difficulty in walking and climbing can benefit from the surgery…. 

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Hip Replacement Aftercare and Recovery

People who suffer from severe hip arthritis, a broken hip, or other hip damage will likely need to have a total hip replacement. You may think of the hip as an enormous joint, but the knee joint is technically larger than the hip – and just like after knee surgery, you may need to have… 

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