Hip replacement surgery – also called hip joint arthroplasty – is a real medical miracle. People with injuries due to car accidents, sports or joint deterioration from osteoarthritis regain their lives after these amazing procedures. However, patients must make lifestyle adjustments to avoid prosthesis fracture or dislocation. So, let’s review how life after hip replacement…
Hip Replacement Surgery
Types of Implants Used in Hip Replacement Surgery
Are you suffering from hip pain or injury? If you are planning for hip replacement surgery, it would be best to know more about this procedure and the types of hip implants used beforehand. Finding the suitable material to match the hip surgery you need is the key to improving your quality of life. Let’s…
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…
Physical Therapy After Total Hip Replacement
Living an active life requires full mobility. However, due to various reasons, you may experience orthopedic issues that may impede you from doing things freely. For instance, if you are experiencing pain that travels from your hips to your knees for an extended period of time, it may be an indication that something’s wrong with…
What Movement Restrictions are There After Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement surgery is a frequent surgical procedure completed in hospitals and outpatient clinics. But because this surgery has become so commonplace, patients are often sent home the same day as the surgery. However, this leads to issues surrounding good self-care practices and questions about movement restrictions after hip replacement surgery. What can’t I do…
Recovery After Hip Replacement Surgery
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…
Things to Consider Before Undergoing a Hip Replacement Surgery
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…
Types of Hip Replacement Surgery
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…
Signs Of Needing A Hip Replacement Surgery
If you have a hip problem, such as pain or stiffness, that is making normal activities increasingly challenging, you may have started to explore the different treatment options available. Hip replacement surgery may be a consideration to improve mobility, relieve pain, and help you return to a normal lifestyle when non-surgical treatments have failed to…