If you’ve been told that you’ll likely need a hip replacement procedure in the future, you may have an idea in your head how the procedure and your recovery will go. It’s great that you have a vision and goals for your surgery and recovery, but don’t be surprised if things go a little differently
How Obesity Can Complicate Hip Replacement Surgery And Recovery
Being overweight or obese is oftentimes one of the driving reasons why someone may need to undergo a hip replacement procedure, but obesity can also increase the risk of issues during and after your operation. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the reasons why obesity can make it
4 Things You Can Do Now To Avoid Knee Replacement Later
As the old adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Putting in a little work when you’re young can go a long way in helping to prevent some common health conditions that can develop when we’re a bit older. That sentiment is especially true when it comes to your knee health. If
5 Tips For Managing Pain, Bruising And Swelling After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery can provide immense pain relief and help you become more active, but those benefits won’t happen overnight. A knee replacement procedure is a major undertaking for your body, and this controlled trauma will elicit a normal trauma response. You’ll experience bruising,
Could A Smart Knee Be In Your Future?
You’ve heard of smartphones and smartwatches, but could a smart knee be something you’ll have in the near future? Biometric data continues to make it easier for people to monitor their health and make adjustments as needed. Smartwatches and fitness trackers keep track of our pulse, blood oxygen
Which Hip Replacement Method Is Best?
Although the end result is the same, there are a few different ways that a hip replacement procedure can be conducted. Each procedure is a little different from the others and offers some unique benefits and potential drawbacks, so it’s helpful to learn about each option before you move forward with
Can I Go Skiing After A Knee Replacement Procedure?
As we’ve talked about numerous times on the blog in the past, patients are undergoing joint replacement surgery at a younger age, and they have no intention of slowing down once the operation and their recovery is complete. They want to get back to doing all the activities that they once loved, and
Am I Too Young For Knee Replacement Surgery?
When age is being considered prior to an operation, oftentimes it’s in relation to whether or not the person is too old or too unhealthy to safely undergo the procedure. While that question comes up a fair amount in regards to joint replacement surgery, we also get questions from the opposite end of
