Why Does a Hip Replacement Dislocate?
Although this surgery has become routine, there are still people who worry about dislocation after the surgery. Dislocation is a rare occurrence, but it does happen. In this video, Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon discusses why this occurs and tips on how to prevent it.
How Young is Too Young for Partial Knee Replacement?
Many aging adults begin to have trouble with their mobility due to knee pain and some eventually undergo partial knee replacement for relief, but is this surgery only for seniors with knee pain? Can this surgery help young adults with knee pain?
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Anterior Hip Replacement?
Some of the causes of hip pain are arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis or a hip fracture. These conditions may require a patient to undergo total hip replacement if medication and therapy are not viable options.
Nutrition: Anti Inflammatory Diet Helps with Joint Pain
Can your diet affect the pain you feel in your joints? Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC discusses how your diet causes inflammation in your body. Eating a diet that reduces that inflammation can help the joint pain in your knees and hips.
Can Bursitis Lead to Hip Replacement?
Hip pain is widespread in middle-aged women; it can be mild or crippling and can become worse when there is pressure on the area. One of the most frequent causes of hip pain is hip bursitis.
When Does a Knee Replacement Need to be Revised?
Do knee replacement prostheses ever need to be replaced? The answer is yes, but they should last for decades. Dr. Dan Albright discusses the signs and symptoms that appear when it is time to for the prosthesis to be revised and how to make the one you have last longer.
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Facts to Know
Anterior hip replacement surgery is a medical procedure of replacing the hip joint with a prosthetic implant (hip prosthesis) with minimal disruption and invasiveness to the body. In contrast to other hip-joint replacement surgery techniques, the anterior approach intrudes less on the surrounding muscles using smaller incisions and less dissection of soft-tissues.
How Old is Too Old for Hip Replacement Surgery?
How is too old for hip replacement surgery or a total hip replacement? Is there an age when orthopedic surgeons won’t recommend this surgery for their patients? In this video, Dr. Dan Albright from the Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic discusses age limitations on receiving total hip replacement surgery.
What Kind Of Pain Medications Are Prescribed After Orthopedic Surgery?
Many patients are concerned about becoming addicted to pain medications they are prescribed after major surgery.
How Does Arthritis Affect Your Knees?
There are different forms of arthritis all of which can affect the knee resulting in knee pain and swelling.
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