It’s important that you care for your teeth at all times throughout your life, but that’s especially true in the time leading up to and after your joint replacement procedure. If you are slated to undergo a knee or hip replacement, there’s a good chance that you’re focused on improving the health of
5 Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Weight After Knee Or Hip Replacement Surgery
One topic that will typically be covered before you undergo knee or hip replacement surgery is the importance of working towards or to maintain an ideal weight after the procedure. You’re going to be physically limited for a number of weeks after your procedure, which means it’ll be easier to gain
Why The Key To Knee Replacement Is In The Quadriceps
Orthopedic surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of knee replacement operations each year in the US, and they are always looking for ways to improve on the standard technique and make the procedure less taxing on the patient. Recently, a new knee replacement technique has started to become the
Could Knee Plugs Help Prevent The Need For Artificial Knee Replacement?
Most knee specialists will have patients try a few different conservative treatments before considering a total knee replacement procedure to address their joint discomfort. Weight loss, exercise and physical therapy are common treatment recommendations, but medical experts are always trying to find
Managing Your Mental Health After Joint Replacement Surgery
When it comes to recovering after joint replacement surgery, much of the focus is placed on overcoming physical symptoms and limitations, and this makes sense because these issues are the most obvious. However, it’s imperative that you don’t overlook your mental health while you’re working to
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
Smart Ways To Prepare For The Financial Impact Of A Joint Replacement Procedure
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
Can The Need For Knee Replacement Be Prevented?
As we’ve said on this blog several times in the past, preventing health problems is much preferred to treating them once they’ve developed. The same obviously holds true for knee replacement. If we can take steps to prevent degeneration and the need for a joint replacement procedure, this is