Millions of people around the world undergo a knee or hip replacement procedure every year, and the vast majority quickly realize just how much their joint discomfort was holding them back. Recently, a study took a closer look at the preoperative burden of knee and hip pain, and the results show
How To Avoid A Dislocation After Hip Replacement Surgery
A hip replacement procedure can alleviate pain and help you regain mobility and independence, but you can’t won’t be able to manipulate your hip in any direction you please. If you move incorrectly or put too much strain on your artificial hip while it is in a compromised position, it can cause the
5 Things Patients Don’t Always Realize About Hip Replacement Surgery
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
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
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
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
