Not all causes of knee pain after hip replacement can be completely prevented, and it’s important to remember that you should focus on controlling only what you can control during your recovery. Follow your doctor’s post-op instructions, stick to your physical therapy schedule and talk with your
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
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
