Imaging is one of the many tools that Dr. Botero and his team use to assess joint health, but can an imaging test alone determine if you’re in the market for a new artificial knee? In today’s blog, we explain whether or not an X-ray can determine if you need a knee replacement or not. X-Rays For
Why More People Are Turning To Dual Mobility Hip Implants
Medical experts are always looking to improve on current treatment techniques, and that’s especially true when it comes to hip replacement surgery. While the procedure has improved significantly over the last few decades, one of the potential complications that still persists is the possibility of a
When Should A See A Hip Specialist Instead Of A General Practitioner?
Your hips handle a lot of stress when you sit and move, so if something starts to go wrong with your hips, you’ll notice it pretty quick. Hip pain is somewhat common, but that doesn’t mean you can always just ignore it or head to a general practitioner for some basic advice. Sometimes there is more
Why Does One Knee Wear Out Faster?
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
