Nobody wants to be hit with unexpected medical bills, and even when you know an expense is coming your way, it can cause financial strain if it’s larger than expected. We don’t want you to deal with financial stress while you’re working on your physical recovery after joint replacement, but this
When Is It Time For A New Hip?
If you’ve found that hip discomfort has started to become more burdensome during everyday activities, you may have thought about the possibility of undergoing joint replacement surgery. A hip replacement procedure can be incredibly helpful for the right type of patient, but how do you know if the
Hip Replacement For Perthes Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, oftentimes simply referred to as Perthes, is a condition that affects the health of your hip joint. It typically develops in children and teens and is four more times as common in boys than in girls. It usually only affects one side of the hip, but it can develop on both
5 Signs You Could Benefit From A Hip Replacement
Our hips handle an immense amount of stress and strain over the years, and when coupled with poor posture or unfortunate genetics, you could find that you’re in need of a hip replacement. But what type of symptoms suggest that you may be an ideal candidate for hip replacement surgery? In today’s
What Happens If My Hip Dislocates After Replacement Surgery?
Your new artificial hip will help you get back to doing a number of physical activities that were too daunting with your painful and weak hip, but that doesn’t mean all actions and movements are safe once you have a new hip. If you bend in the wrong way or put too much stress on the hip area, the
How to Prevent Knee Pain After Hip Surgery
The last thing you want after undergoing hip replacement surgery is to develop pain and discomfort in another joint like your knee, but it’s an unfortunate reality for a subset of hip replacement patients each year. When you learn how your lower body has to adjust during your hip replacement
5 Tips For Healthy Sleep After A Knee Or Hip Replacement
There are a number of ways that you can help your body become stronger after a joint replacement procedure, and while the bulk of the attention may be paid to your physical therapy program, there are other aspects of your daily schedule that can help or hinder your recovery. One of those aspects is
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
