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
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
Why Tobacco Use Is So Problematic For Knee Replacement Candidates
Our knee joints slowly wear down as we age, and for some people, the deterioration of the joint gets so bad that they eventually pursue a knee replacement operation. A number of factors can help predict whether or not the replacement operation will be a long-term success, and researchers recently