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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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
Hip pain is a common occurrence, and treatments for mild cases can be as simple as resting your joints and avoiding physical activities. However, if your aches do not subside despite adequate rest, you might want to get your hips checked. Muscle injury and joint damage are common causes of hip pain. Seeking professional medical…
After a surgical procedure, pain is expected.. Luckily, our surgeon at Midwest Orthopedics helps you manage your pain immediately following your procedure and throughout your recovery. The amount of pain you have after a procedure depends on the type of procedure you went through. You may experience pain after surgery because of tissue damage from…
An orthopedic doctor treats issues that are specific to the musculoskeletal system. If you have aches and pains related to the tendons, ligaments, bones, or muscles in your body, you should see an orthopedic physician for treatment. Here are some of the most common reasons why people see orthopedic doctors. Unexplained Pain Feeling pain here…
If you have a musculoskeletal injury, or if you are experiencing pain in your bones, muscles, or joints, then it may be time to seek the expertise of an orthopedic doctor. Orthopedists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including fractures, torn ligaments and tendons, joint problems, and…
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At Midwest Orthopaedics, our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons treat a wide range of general orthopedic issues, including Joint Replacement Physical Therapy General Orthopedics Sports Medicine Hip Arthroscopy.
