If you’re dealing with pain in both of your knees that isn’t responding to conservative techniques, there’s a possibility that you would benefit from having both knees replaced with an artificial joint. Some patients opt to have their knees replaced at the same time, which is known as a bilateral
Are Surgeons Performing Knee Replacements On Patients Who Don’t Need Them?
Joint replacement surgery is becoming a more common procedure, as doctors are performing more knee and hip replacements than ever before. Some experts wondered if this significant rise in knee replacement procedures was partly being caused by doctors performing the operation on healthier patients.
Will I Need Another Surgery After Partial Knee Replacement?
For the right patient, a partial knee replacement procedure can be the perfect way to have only the damaged portion of their knee replaced instead of needing to undergo a more invasive replacement of the entire joint. When patients are asking about partial knee replacement, one of the most common
Hip Replacement For Perthes Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, oftentimes simply referred to as Perthes, is a condition that affects the health of your hip joint. It typically develops in children and teens and is four more times as common in boys than in girls. It usually only affects one side of the hip, but it can develop on both
5 Signs You Could Benefit From A Hip Replacement
Our hips handle an immense amount of stress and strain over the years, and when coupled with poor posture or unfortunate genetics, you could find that you’re in need of a hip replacement. But what type of symptoms suggest that you may be an ideal candidate for hip replacement surgery? In today’s
Treating Knee Pain After Hip Replacement
Not all causes of knee pain after hip replacement can be completely prevented, and it’s important to remember that you should focus on controlling only what you can control during your recovery. Follow your doctor’s post-op instructions, stick to your physical therapy schedule and talk with your
What Happens If My Hip Dislocates After Replacement Surgery?
Your new artificial hip will help you get back to doing a number of physical activities that were too daunting with your painful and weak hip, but that doesn’t mean all actions and movements are safe once you have a new hip. If you bend in the wrong way or put too much stress on the hip area, the
How to Prevent Knee Pain After Hip Surgery
The last thing you want after undergoing hip replacement surgery is to develop pain and discomfort in another joint like your knee, but it’s an unfortunate reality for a subset of hip replacement patients each year. When you learn how your lower body has to adjust during your hip replacement
