Have you found that one of your knees feels better than the other? Is discomfort isolated to just one of your knees? Despite the fact that our knees handle similar stress patterns each day, many people find that one knee seems to wear down faster than the other. It’s common for a patient to present
Artificial Hips Are Lasting Longer Than Ever
Getting a new artificial hip is something you hope to only ever need to do once in your life, and that likelihood only continues to improve as modern technology advances. According to a study published in The Lancet, today’s hip replacements are nearly twice as likely as older hip replacements to
This One Factor Can Predict Who Will Thrive After Hip Replacement Surgery
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had a crystal ball that could predict how life would look like weeks, months or years after a surgical procedure? While nobody has a crystal ball, medical experts are always looking to better understand what factors suggest a person may have an ideal or suboptimal
How To Mentally Prepare For Your Hip Replacement Procedure
When it comes to preparing for a joint replacement procedure like hip or knee replacement, much of the focus is on the physical side. Do your prehabilitation exercises. Keep your weight in check. Arrange a ride home because you’ll be physically limited. However, being physically prepared is
Am I A Candidate For Hip Resurfacing Surgery?
When it comes to healthcare, providers oftentimes want to help the patient make the best recovery possible in the least invasive manner. This is why conservative care is typically the first line of treatment. If the added risks of surgery can be avoided and conservative treatment can produce similar
Need Joint Replacement? Here’s What Your Care Team Will Look Like
If you’re going to have a joint replaced, know that a number of different people and groups will be involved in the process to ensure everything goes as expected before, during and after your procedure. But what type of people will you meet along the way, and how will they assist in the process? In
Which Joint Replacement Surgery And Recovery Is Easiest, Hardest?
Joint replacement techniques have come a long way in the last few decades, but make no mistake, the operation and recovery period is a significant undertaking for any individual. Your recovery timeline will be measured in weeks and months, not days, so know that you’ll need to pursue physical
Could A More Relaxed Recovery Prove Beneficial After Knee Replacement?
The current standard recovery protocol after a knee replacement procedure can be categorized as aggressive. And while we wouldn’t say that the best motto to describe it is “No pain, no gain,” there is some truth to the motto “you get out what you put in.” We ask a lot of our patients during the
