What Does It Feel Like When You Need A Hip Replacement?
There are signs a patient may experience that indicate hip arthritis or an impaired hip joint which should be treated by hip replacement surgery.
Hip Replacement Surgery
Obesity and total joint arthroplasty: Time to examine needs in a different light
The prevalence of obesity in the general population is increasing. Obesity is estimated to affect approximately one-third of adults in the United States. It is estimated that 6.1 million patients who undergo total joint arthroplasty will be obese by 2040.
2 Scoring Methods That Help Evaluate Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes
After a patient has undergone hip replacement surgery, two tools can be used to measure the function and pain the patient is experiencing. These scoring methods are The Harris Hip Score (HHS) and The Oxford Hip Score (OHS).
Study to evaluate outcomes of different hip replacement techniques using mobile gait analysis system
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have launched a pilot study using a portable gait analysis mat to determine early outcomes of several different hip replacement techniques. Gait analysis provides information about the way an individual walks.
How to Choose a Hip Replacement Surgeon
If you are suffering from a degenerative hip condition, you may decide to get elective hip replacement surgery at some point. Having a well-experienced surgeon increases the likelihood of a successful surgery.
Causes and Relief of Hip Pain While Sleeping
Waking up in the middle of the night is never fun especially if it is due to hip pain. As soon as the pain is relieved, better sleep will follow. When experiencing hip pain while sleeping, first determine the reason for the hip pain.
How Do I Know If I Need Hip Replacement Surgery?
Sometimes a painful hip is caused by sleeping in an irregular position at night, or perhaps an injury while exercising. In more severe circumstances of chronic pain, however, hip replacement surgery may be necessary.
What Exercises Can I Do After Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement surgery will keep you in the hospital for only a few days, but when you get home, the second part of your recovery begins. A regular exercise regimen is vital to help prevent complications (like blood clots), improve motion of the hip and help you gradually return to normal day-to-day activities.
Diabetes Increases Risk of Hip Fractures
Osteoporotic fractures are the vertebral and hip fractures, which are a primary source of morbidity in older men and women. The association between hip fractures and diabetes is strongly recognized these days. There have been numerous studies regarding the link between the two.
Signs You Need a Hip Replacement
Who needs a hip replacement surgery? Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh NC, explains when a patient may want to consider hip replacement surgery.
