A hip replacement procedure is a major undertaking, even for otherwise healthy individuals. Recovery is going to take some time, but it’s not just the passage of time that will ensure healing is a success. There are a number of steps you’ll want to take to help keep your recovery on track. In
Golfing After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Golfing is a favorite pastime of many individuals nearing or after retirement. It’s a sport for all ages that doesn’t require teammates and can be played at your own pace. We’ve talked to a lot of people that say they can’t wait to retire and play golf a few times a week, but the sad reality is that
5 Keys To Preventing Dissatisfaction After Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery is designed to help reduce pain and increase function in a degenerative knee joint, but unfortunately not every patient achieves the outcomes they desire. Sometimes that’s due to mismatched expectations, while other times there are other controllable factors that need
Understanding Hip Replacement Revision Surgery
Advances in modern medicine have made artificial surgical hardware much more durable, but even today’s technology isn’t immune from wear and tear. Moreover, because of advancements in artificial implants, the average age of a hip replacement candidate continues to get younger, and that means
Lifestyle Changes Need To Be Patient-Driven After Hip Replacement Surgery
Many people think that the only thing standing between them and some of their most enjoyable physical activities is the pain and discomfort they are dealing with in their hip. They believe that a hip replacement procedure will free them of their pain and return them to an active lifestyle, but
When Can I Return To Work After Knee Replacement Surgery?
As knee replacement surgery procedures and implants have continued to improve, the procedure has become more popular among younger individuals. Instead of people in their 70s and 80s having their knees replaced, we’re seeing a large patient base in their 40s, 50s and 60s. That means for many of
Will I Need To Have My Other Knee Replaced Later In Life?
One of the most common questions we receive at our clinic when a patient is scheduled to undergo a total knee replacement surgery is if they’ll eventually need to have the same procedure on their other knee. We can’t say for certain either way, but in today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some
Don’t Skip Vitamin D If You Need A New Knee
There are a number of things you’ll want to do both before and after your knee replacement surgery to help ensure you have the best outcome, and according to new research, monitoring and increasing your vitamin D intake should be included on that list. According to a new study published in the
