Is Hip Replacement Surgery A Major Operation?
Hip replacement operations are done routinely today. Because hip replacement surgery is so common, some people wonder if it is considered major surgery.
Hip Replacement Surgery
What is a Hip Replacement Made Of?
Many patients facing hip replacement surgery want to know more about what is being placed in their body. In this video Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon from Raleigh, NC, explains the different types of hip prosthetics and the different materials from which their made.
How Long Does It Take to Walk After a Hip Replacement Surgery?
When faced with total hip replacement surgery, most patients' number one concern is how long will they be laid up? Being up and mobile is important for people to feel independent.
What Is The Recovery Time For A Total Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement surgery is becoming a common procedure for people with chronic hip pain or mobility issues. So once the surgery is done, how long will it take to get back to an active life?
Why Are Total Hip Replacements Done?
When is a total hip replacement the right procedure? Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, explains under which circumstances hip replacements are performed.
Why Do I Have Hip Pain?
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint. It supports the mobility of the legs for walking, running, and other movements such as sitting down, and that means that it's always moving. Here are common causes of hip pain.
What Are The Different Types Of Hip Replacement Technologies?
Scheduled for hip replacement surgery? Wondering about what’s being placed in your body? Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC explains those different parts and how they are used.
Losing Weight Is Key To Successful Hip Surgery
Patients whо are overweight аnd contemplating hiр replacement surgery should make losing weight аn important goal before аnd after surgery. Studies have shown that overweight patients who reduce their weight before hiр surgery, have аn easier аnd quicker recuperation.
Does Hip Pain Mean I Need a Hip Replacement?
Do you have a painful hip and wonder if a hip replacement operation is in your future? In this video, Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC discusses what types of hip pain lead to hip replacement surgery and which do not.
What is the Hip Replacement Recovery Timeline?
Hip replacement surgery is a complicated procedure. It not only involves skill and expertise from the surgeon but also compliance and the right attitude by the patient. If you're about to face a hip replacement surgery, it would be beneficial to know what will happen afterward.
