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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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10 Orthopedic Doctor Tips for Your Joint Health

One of the keys to living life free from movement limitations is to take care of your joints, and it’s no rocket science. All it takes is to know and employ the right self-care strategies. At Midwest Orthopaedics, our highly credentialed orthopedic doctors, PAs and therapists are committed to not only delivering high-quality medical care,… 

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What Shoulder Pain Means and What You Can Do About It

You probably don’t think about your shoulders much until you suddenly feel pain in one of them. Shoulder pain limits a wide range of movement to such an extent that the simple act of brushing and drying your hair can seem like a monumental task. Your shoulder pain may range from mild to excruciating and… 

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Everything You Need to Know About Torn Ligaments

Ligaments are the strong, durable, flexible bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together at a joint, providing the joint with support and enabling a certain amount of movement. Joints are located throughout the body, including in the knee, hip, foot, ankle, hand, elbow, shoulder, wrist, and spine. Every twist, turn, stretch, or lift… 

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Torn ACL Treatment: How You Can Recover Quickly

Participating in a sport or activity that involves sudden twisting movements, or quick stops and changes in direction can render you susceptible to overstretching and tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is one of the key ligaments in your knee that gives it stability and controls its back-and-forth movements. If you’re experiencing symptoms… 

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Orthopedic and Sports Medicine In Your Hands: How to Take Care of Your Muscles, Bones, and Joints

Today’s orthopedic doctors offer various treatments to help patients with musculoskeletal problems, from medications to physical therapy. However, you can also take proactive steps to protect this vital body system. You can ward off disease and keep your bones and muscles in good shape by making positive lifestyle modifications. Let’s go through simple ways to… 

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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… 

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Tips For Taking Care Of Your Hip Replacement

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… 

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Knee Pain After Knee Replacement: What to Do Next

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… 

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Hip Pain Treatment in Kansas City Area

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…. 

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