As we’ve said on this blog several times in the past, preventing health problems is much preferred to treating them once they’ve developed. The same obviously holds true for knee replacement. If we can take steps to prevent degeneration and the need for a joint replacement procedure, this is
When Is It Time For A New Hip?
If you’ve found that hip discomfort has started to become more burdensome during everyday activities, you may have thought about the possibility of undergoing joint replacement surgery. A hip replacement procedure can be incredibly helpful for the right type of patient, but how do you know if the
What Limitations Will I Have After Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery is designed to help you get back to doing countless activities that you could no longer perform as a result of your nagging knee discomfort, but the surgery won’t allow you to get back to any and all activities. You will have some restrictions and limitations during your
Consume These Three Nutrients Before And After Your Knee Replacement Surgery
Our bodies do a great job of healing themselves after the trauma of surgery, but this process is a little easier if we help it along by ensuring that our body has access to a range of key nutrients. Eating a healthy diet can make it easier for our bodies to have access to nutrients that aid in
The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Double Knee Replacement Surgery
If you’re dealing with pain in both of your knees that isn’t responding to conservative techniques, there’s a possibility that you would benefit from having both knees replaced with an artificial joint. Some patients opt to have their knees replaced at the same time, which is known as a bilateral
Are Surgeons Performing Knee Replacements On Patients Who Don’t Need Them?
Joint replacement surgery is becoming a more common procedure, as doctors are performing more knee and hip replacements than ever before. Some experts wondered if this significant rise in knee replacement procedures was partly being caused by doctors performing the operation on healthier patients.
Will I Need Another Surgery After Partial Knee Replacement?
For the right patient, a partial knee replacement procedure can be the perfect way to have only the damaged portion of their knee replaced instead of needing to undergo a more invasive replacement of the entire joint. When patients are asking about partial knee replacement, one of the most common
Hip Replacement For Perthes Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, oftentimes simply referred to as Perthes, is a condition that affects the health of your hip joint. It typically develops in children and teens and is four more times as common in boys than in girls. It usually only affects one side of the hip, but it can develop on both
