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
A Little Weight Gain Can Greatly Increase Your Risk Of Knee Replacement
As we’ve discussed on the blog in the past, obesity is one of the leading contributing factors for the need to undergo knee replacement surgery, and new research out of Australia suggests that it doesn’t take much weight gain for you to substantially increase your risk of needing a knee
What Restrictions Will I Have After Hip Replacement Surgery?
A hip replacement procedure can help to relieve your pain and get you back to doing a number of physical activities, but it isn’t a completely perfect solution to your hip issues. Some movements and actions will be restricted so that you don’t dislocate your hip or put excess stress on the
What Makes An Ideal Hip Replacement Candidate?
If you’re dealing with chronic hip discomfort, you may already be working with your primary care physician to help treat the problem. If conservative care isn’t delivering the results you had hoped for, it may be time to talk with a hip surgeon to see if surgery is right for you. After all, not
5 Mistakes To Avoid After Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery can be just what you need to decrease knee discomfort and get back to doing a number of the physical activities that you love, but the surgery alone won’t get you back to full health. You’ll need to be smart about some of the decisions you make during your rehab in order to
