Knee replacement surgery is safer and easier to perform today than it was decades ago, but safety isn’t the reason more people are undergoing knee replacement surgery. In fact, not only are the total number of knee replacement operations increasing from years past, the average age of the patient is
Surgeon Stereotypes Proven False For Hip Replacement Patients
There was a time long ago when a surgeon was viewed as a “male” profession, but those days are long gone and more women are pursuing careers in surgery than ever before. This is incredibly inspiring, because the more skilled surgeons who enter the field, the better access patients will have to a
The Benefits of Weight Loss Before Knee Replacement Surgery
If you are going to have one or both of your knees replaced in the future, you probably have a number of things on your mind, and odds are weight loss isn’t one of them. This is especially true if knee degeneration has made movement difficult or downright painful. However, if you can find a way to
The Pros & Cons Of Partial Knee Replacement
Because of the unique compartmental design of the knee joint, you may be able to undergo what’s known as a partial knee replacement if you’re dealing with discomfort that isn’t responding as expected to conservative care. A partial knee replacement procedure can be the perfect option for the right
4 Alternatives To Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement typically yields great results and helps patients regain confidence in their knee and independence in their life, but both doctors and patients usually want to avoid the procedure if possible. It’s not always possible to avoid a replacement procedure, but there are some alternative
Caring For Your Incision Site After Knee Replacement Surgery
While most of the focus following a knee replacement procedure is on how you can strengthen your knee and restore as much physical function as possible, a portion of your post-op protocol will be focused on caring for your incision site. Following a knee replacement operation, you’ll have a 4-6 inch
How Common Are Hip Dislocations After Replacement Surgery?
For the vast majority of people, a hip replacement operation is exactly what they need to become more mobile and greatly increase their quality of life. For a small percentage of patients, they end up suffering a setback following their operation in the form of a hip dislocation. How common are hip
Obesity & Your Knee Replacement Operation
Obesity rates continue to climb in America, and consequently it should come as no surprise that joint replacement procedures are also becoming more common. Carrying more weight means that your knees have to handle more stress with each step you take, and over the course of years, this repetitive
