It’s no surprise that medical costs in the United States are oftentimes much higher than in other countries, and while there are a number of debatable factors that contribute to these elevated costs, the fact of the matter is that cost is oftentimes one of the biggest hurdles to obtaining valuable
5 Alternatives To Knee Replacement
We are more than happy to provide patients with minimally invasive partial or total knee replacement operations to help restore their quality of life, but because a replacement procedure is a big undertaking, it’s not typically the first treatment that is pursued. Many patients look for alternatives
What’s The Perfect Age For A Hip Replacement?
Hip replacements are one of the most common joint replacement procedures performed in the US, as hundreds of thousands of Americans have an artificial hip inserted each year. Because it’s such a common procedure, and because our hip joints tend to deteriorate as we get older as a result of decades
How To Avoid Common Patient Mistakes After Knee Replacement Surgery
Some people believe that if something is going to go wrong with their knee replacement operation, it’s going to be because of an issue with how the operation is performed by their surgeon. And while surgical errors can certainly occur, far more often than not a post-op issue is caused by a mistake
Insurance Aspects To Consider Before Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major medical undertaking, and that means there will likely be significant expenses related to your operation and recovery. The good news is that health insurance plans are put in place for this very reason, to help offset the majority of your medical expenses in the
Will Smart Knees Be The Future Of Knee Replacement?
First it was the smartphone, then it was the smartwatch. Smartboards have begun to replace chalkboards in school, and many people have other “smart” technologies in their house, like a smart washer and dryer, or even a smart heating and cooling system. It seems like anything that could possibly be
Thinking Of Joint Replacement Surgery? Don’t Delay
Humans are prone to procrastination, especially when we need to do something we aren’t particularly looking forward to. Even if the end result will be great, the act of reaching that destination can seem daunting and make us put off things that we shouldn’t. That’s especially true for something like
Marijuana Use Could Complicate Knee Replacement Surgery
New research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which concluded on September 3rd, suggests that preoperative marijuana use increases a person’s likelihood of needing to be readmitted to address an issue with their recovery following total knee
