Our hips handle an immense amount of stress and strain over the years, and when coupled with poor posture or unfortunate genetics, you could find that you’re in need of a hip replacement. But what type of symptoms suggest that you may be an ideal candidate for hip replacement surgery? In today’s
Treating Knee Pain After Hip Replacement
Not all causes of knee pain after hip replacement can be completely prevented, and it’s important to remember that you should focus on controlling only what you can control during your recovery. Follow your doctor’s post-op instructions, stick to your physical therapy schedule and talk with your
What Happens If My Hip Dislocates After Replacement Surgery?
Your new artificial hip will help you get back to doing a number of physical activities that were too daunting with your painful and weak hip, but that doesn’t mean all actions and movements are safe once you have a new hip. If you bend in the wrong way or put too much stress on the hip area, the
How to Prevent Knee Pain After Hip Surgery
The last thing you want after undergoing hip replacement surgery is to develop pain and discomfort in another joint like your knee, but it’s an unfortunate reality for a subset of hip replacement patients each year. When you learn how your lower body has to adjust during your hip replacement
5 Signs That You’ll Eventually Need A Knee Replacement
A knee replacement operation is the most common joint replacement surgery that is performed in the United States. And while it is a relatively common procedure, knee surgeons agree that if you can prevent the need for a joint replacement procedure, it’s preferred to the replacement operation. In
How To Reduce Knee Surgery Scars After Knee Replacement
If you are slated to undergo a knee replacement procedure, you may be wondering what your future scar will look like. Some people like the idea of a scar because it tells a story, while others want to do everything in their power to minimize the visibility of their scar so that their legs and knees
5 Lifestyle Changes To Make After Hip Or Knee Replacement
A knee or hip replacement can give you a brand new outlook on life, and we hope that you make the most of this new opportunity. In fact, by making a few lifestyle adjustments following your joint replacement surgery, you can greatly increase your overall physical function and your quality of life.
The Best Time of the Year For Knee Surgery
Since knee replacement surgery is an elective procedure, you have a little flexibility in when you decide to go under the knife. You don’t want to undergo surgery before a big trip, or maybe you don’t want to be hobbled during the holiday season. Everyone has different factors that dictate when they
