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
Navigating The Bathroom And Bedroom After Hip Replacement Surgery
If you are set to have hip replacement surgery, you probably have a number of different questions that you want to ask your surgeon. How long will the operation take? What will rehabilitation look like? What can you do to help prepare for your surgery? These are some of the more common questions we
What Could Make Someone Ineligible For Hip Replacement Surgery?
If you’ve been dealing with significant pain and discomfort in your hips that hasn’t resolved with the help of physical therapy or other conservative care methods, you may be wondering if hip replacement surgery is the next best option. Hip replacement surgery can help restore function and
5 Reasons A Partial Knee Replacement Could Require Revision
As we’ve mentioned on this blog numerous times in the past, a partial knee replacement operation can be the perfect solution for a patient dealing with degeneration in one compartment of their knee. The procedure preserves more healthy tissue and allows for a more natural feeling in your knee. But
What Can I Do To Make Knee Replacement Surgery Easier?
You might believe that the success of your knee replacement operation and the ease of your recovery is completely in the hands of the surgeon performing your procedure, but that’s simply not true. You play a major role in the success of your knee replacement operation, and if you play your cards
