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
How To Prevent Swelling After Knee Replacement
Swelling is one of the most common side effects that sets in after a knee replacement procedure, and rightfully so. Swelling is your body’s natural response to trauma as fluids and white blood cells are sent to the area to help protect it and give it time to heal. However, too much swelling and
5 Tips For Transitioning Home After Hip Or Knee Replacement
There is a certain comfort that comes with recovering from a procedure in the hospital or an in-patient facility. You know that you have trained medical staff that can assist in any way and monitor your recovery to ensure everything stays on track. However, for the vast majority of people, they are
How Your Weight Impacts Your Joint Replacement Surgery
A decade ago, being obese may have meant that you were ineligible to schedule a hip or knee replacement procedure until you lost a certain amount of weight. We still want patients to work towards a healthy weight for a number of reasons, but being overweight no longer automatically disqualifies you
