Making a full recovery from joint replacement surgery can be a slow process, and during this time it can be helpful to have the support of a spouse or child who lives with you. However, for many older Americans who are considering knee or joint replacement, they live by themselves. Joint replacement
Living Longer & Leading More Fulfilling Lives – The Connection Between Down Syndrome And Joint Replacement
Individuals with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before, as the average life expectancy is 60 years and climbing. It’s also a reality that Down syndrome is associated with an increased risk of different musculoskeletal problems, some of which are best treated with a surgical procedure. Not
5 Ways To Treat Knee Osteoarthritis Before Joint Replacement Surgery
For the vast majority of conditions, surgery is seen as the last line of defense. Even when the procedure has a high rate of success, surgery carries with it some additional risks that doctors will work to avoid if they believe that other treatments may be just as effective. This sentiment holds
Thinking Of Joint Replacement Surgery? Don’t Delay
Humans are prone to procrastination, especially when we need to do something we aren’t particularly looking forward to. Even if the end result will be great, the act of reaching that destination can seem daunting and make us put off things that we shouldn’t. That’s especially true for something like
How Your Weight Impacts Your Joint Replacement Surgery
A decade ago, being obese may have meant that you were ineligible to schedule a hip or knee replacement procedure until you lost a certain amount of weight. We still want patients to work towards a healthy weight for a number of reasons, but being overweight no longer automatically disqualifies you
The 4 Stages Of Recovery After A Joint Replacement Operation
Even when it’s performed using minimally invasive techniques, a joint replacement operation is a significant undertaking for your body that will require weeks and months of post-operative rehab. Many patients find it easier to reconcile with their recovery if they break the process up into chunks,
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