New research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which concluded on September 3rd, suggests that preoperative marijuana use increases a person’s likelihood of needing to be readmitted to address an issue with their recovery following total knee
Golfing After Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Golfing is a favorite pastime of many individuals nearing or after retirement. It’s a sport for all ages that doesn’t require teammates and can be played at your own pace. We’ve talked to a lot of people that say they can’t wait to retire and play golf a few times a week, but the sad reality is that
5 Keys To Preventing Dissatisfaction After Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement surgery is designed to help reduce pain and increase function in a degenerative knee joint, but unfortunately not every patient achieves the outcomes they desire. Sometimes that’s due to mismatched expectations, while other times there are other controllable factors that need
When Can I Return To Work After Knee Replacement Surgery?
As knee replacement surgery procedures and implants have continued to improve, the procedure has become more popular among younger individuals. Instead of people in their 70s and 80s having their knees replaced, we’re seeing a large patient base in their 40s, 50s and 60s. That means for many of
Will I Need To Have My Other Knee Replaced Later In Life?
One of the most common questions we receive at our clinic when a patient is scheduled to undergo a total knee replacement surgery is if they’ll eventually need to have the same procedure on their other knee. We can’t say for certain either way, but in today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some
Don’t Skip Vitamin D If You Need A New Knee
There are a number of things you’ll want to do both before and after your knee replacement surgery to help ensure you have the best outcome, and according to new research, monitoring and increasing your vitamin D intake should be included on that list. According to a new study published in the
How To Prevent Swelling After Knee Replacement
Swelling is one of the most common side effects that sets in after a knee replacement procedure, and rightfully so. Swelling is your body’s natural response to trauma as fluids and white blood cells are sent to the area to help protect it and give it time to heal. However, too much swelling and
5 Tips For Preventing Stiffness After A Total Knee Replacement Surgery
The vast majority of patients say that their knee feels much better after total knee replacement than before they had the operation, but one of the more common complaints following a joint replacement operation is that there is lingering stiffness in the area. A little stiffness is better than the
