Individuals with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, as the average life expectancy is 60 years and climbing. It’s also a reality that Down syndrome is associated with an increased risk of different musculoskeletal problems, some of which are best treated with a surgical procedure. Not
5 Ways To Treat Knee Osteoarthritis Before Joint Replacement Surgery
For the vast majority of conditions, surgery is seen as the last line of defense. Even when the procedure has a high rate of success, surgery carries with it some additional risks that doctors will work to avoid if they believe that other treatments may be just as effective. This sentiment holds
Am I Too Heavy For Knee Or Hip Replacement?
Joint deterioration is the most common reason why someone would need to undergo a knee or hip replacement procedure, and one of the leading reasons for this deterioration is obesity. When you’re overweight or obese, your joints have to handle more stress with every step you take. Over the years, all
Smart Ways To Prepare For The Financial Impact Of A Joint Replacement Procedure
Nobody wants to be hit with unexpected medical bills, and even when you know an expense is coming your way, it can cause financial strain if it’s larger than expected. We don’t want you to deal with financial stress while you’re working on your physical recovery after joint replacement, but this
Can The Need For Knee Replacement Be Prevented?
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
