If you’re going to have a joint replaced, know that a number of different people and groups will be involved in the process to ensure everything goes as expected before, during and after your procedure. But what type of people will you meet along the way, and how will they assist in the process? In
Which Joint Replacement Surgery And Recovery Is Easiest, Hardest?
Joint replacement techniques have come a long way in the last few decades, but make no mistake, the operation and recovery period is a significant undertaking for any individual. Your recovery timeline will be measured in weeks and months, not days, so know that you’ll need to pursue physical
Infections After Joint Replacement – What You Need To Know
Your surgeon will do everything in their power to reduce the likelihood that an infection will develop following your knee or hip replacement procedure, but it’s impossible for them to get this risk down to absolute zero. You also play a role in warding off a potential infection after joint
Happy Wife, Happy Life – Spouses Happier Following Knee Or Hip Replacement
It should come as no surprise that a spouse or a partner has to take on a larger role as a caregiver if their loved one undergoes knee or hip replacement surgery. However, after a few weeks, many individuals can perform most daily functions on their own with relative ease, and eventually most
Preventing Periprosthetic Fractures After Joint Replacement Surgery
A periprosthetic fracture is a rare but serious complication that can occur in the wake of a joint replacement procedure. During a periprosthetic fracture, the bone around the prosthetic implant breaks, compromising the stability and function of the replacement joint. In today’s blog, we take a
Can An X-Ray Show If I Need Knee Or Hip Replacement?
Medical imaging has made it much easier for doctors to really understand what’s going on inside a patient’s body. Imaging tests like an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can pinpoint the location of a fracture, the size of a tendon tear or the extent of arthritic degeneration in a joint. But
Joint Replacement Proves Best For Patients With Severe Hip Arthritis
For the vast majority of medical conditions, conservative treatment is preferred to operative care for a number of reasons. Not only is surgery more invasive, but surgery and recovery inherently carries more risks given the nature of the technique. When possible, surgeons prefer to rectify a problem
Are Most People Happy After A Knee Replacement?
When you’re making the decision to undergo a major elective medical procedure like knee replacement surgery, you want to be quite sure that you are going to be satisfied with the outcome when all is said and done. You can connect with friends, family members or co-workers who have had a joint
