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
Why Age Alone Doesn’t Dictate Joint Replacement Candidacy
If you were to picture the average person who undergoes a knee or joint replacement operation, you probably picture someone near retirement age who is looking to get a new knee or hip to allow them to remain active long into their wonder years. While people in their 60s and 70s do make up a large
Are Winter Sports Okay After Joint Replacement Surgery?
Winters provides us with the unique opportunity to partake in some great winter sports, like ice skating on a frozen pond or downhill skiing. And while you may not have been able to do these things because of hip or knee pain prior to your joint replacement operation, you may be wondering if you can
“Hovering” Programs Can Reduce Hospital Readmission After Joint Replacement Surgery
While the actual operation gets much of the focus, the success of your knee or hip replacement surgery depends largely on your rehabilitation efforts after the procedure. Because of this, medical researchers have been looking into ways to help keep a person’s rehab on track and prevent setbacks
5 Things The Future Holds After Your Knee Replacement Surgery
Thinking about the future can be both exciting and nerve-racking, especially if you’re about to do something you’ve never done before. For many patients, this is the reality they experience in the days and weeks leading up to their knee replacement operation. And while we don’t fancy ourselves
Hip And Knee Replacement Can Greatly Reduce Fall Risk
Joint replacement surgery is often championed as a way to reduce joint pain and to help improve mobility, but it also has one oft overlooked benefit - the fact that it can greatly help reduce your fall risk. This is especially important when you consider that falls are the most common reason for an