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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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Problems of Stiffness After Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement surgery involves your orthopedic surgeon removing all components of your knee – everything from the topmost part of the lower leg bone (tibia) to the bottom portion of the upper leg bone (femur) – and replacing the components with an internal prosthetic knee. Although this new knee should theoretically not have the… 

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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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What Is Joint Arthroscopy?

If you’re experiencing pain, movement restrictions, and other symptoms of a joint problem that aren’t responsive to any type of nonsurgical intervention, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend an arthroscopy—a minimally invasive surgical procedure for examining, diagnosing, and treating joint problems. Here’s what you need to know about joint arthroscopy, particularly what the surgery involves and… 

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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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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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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… 

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Is Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?

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,… 

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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… 

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Overview of Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery is a type of minimally invasive procedure used to view, diagnose, and treat a wide range of joint problems. It allows surgeons to see inside a joint without making large incisions, meaning there are fewer surgical risks and complications. Also, recovery is often much quicker when compared with traditional surgical methods. Arthroscopic surgery… 

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