It’s tough to know what to expect following a major surgery, but your rehab can actually be positively or negatively impacted by how well you prepare for life after surgery. In talking with patients who have had knee replacement surgery, we’ve learned what they were surprised by or what they wish
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Get A Knee Replacement?
If you’ve been told that you’ll need to have your knee replaced in the not-so-distant future, you’re probably wondering when is the ideal time to go under the knife? While there is no perfect answer to this question, there are some factors you should consider when determining when you should
What Factors Influence Your Recovery After A Knee Replacement Operation
Having your knee replaced is a major surgery, and after a big operation most patients want to do everything in their power to help their rehab along and regain some semblance of normalcy in their life. There are a number of different factors that can increase or decrease your likelihood of making a
How To Manage Pain After Hip Replacement
A hip replacement operation is a big undertaking for your body, and even if everything goes as planned with your surgery, odds are you’re going to have a certain degree of pain for the next few days and weeks. Pain control isn’t always easy after surgery, but there are some ways to help decrease
Can Young Patients Get A Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery is more common on older individuals whose knee joints have been damaged by osteoarthritis or the natural aging process. However, seniors are far from the only group who are undergoing partial and total knee replacement operations. More younger patients are inquiring about
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Partial Knee Replacement
Partial knee replacement, also known as unicompartmental knee replacement, is a relatively new procedure in the grand scheme of medical surgery, but we still have hordes of clinical data that shows it can be a perfect procedure for some patients dealing with knee problems. Patients tend to have a
The Benefits Of Prehab Before Hip Replacement Surgery
If you’re considering hip replacement or you have a replacement operation scheduled in the future, you’re probably wondering what you can do in the days and weeks leading up to your operation to give you the best chance of having a successful surgery and recovery. Most people are aware that physical
