If you’re set to undergo a joint replacement procedure, you can expect that there will be at least some pain and discomfort in the immediate aftermath of the procedure as your body adjusts to the trauma of surgery. Newer techniques and advances in anesthesia and medication have made it much easier
5 Tips For Avoiding A Knee Replacement On Your Good Knee
Even though our joints typically wear down rather evenly, most people who are considering knee replacement surgery talk with their doctor using terms like “my good knee” and “my bad knee,” suggesting that one of their knee joints is better than the others. Some people end up having both knees
Should You Travel Abroad For Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgery?
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
