Doctors commonly prescribe physical therapy to restore strength and improve mobility for patients who have had orthopedic procedures like joint replacements or surgical solutions for inflammatory arthritis.
Many suffer from both knee and hip pain and need replacements for both. When in this situation, which one do you replace first? Does it matter? The answer is yes.
Joint Replacement surgery is known as Arthroplasty in medical terminology and applies to any process where the natural joint is replaced with an artificial implant. Joints require replacement when they are not functioning due to wear, disease, or injury.
Are you not enjoying activities because of knee pain? Knee replacement surgery might be in order. Let’s examine the steps to take.
Anyone considering hip replacement surgery should carefully select their surgeon.
This article discusses the recovery period and what quality of life one should expect after a hip replacement surgery.
Hip replacement surgery not only allows the person to be independent mobility wise but also removes the hip pain, improving the quality of life.
Exercising after total hip replacement surgery is a great way to strengthen muscle weakness, joint stiffness, and immobility after the successful completion of the post-surgery recovery period.
You've had hip replacement surgery, and because you have been exercising as your doctor ordered, your mobility is increasing without pain. So, when will you be able to take that trip to celebrate your new lease on life?
While there are several types of hip replacement approaches, Anterior Hip Replacement is considered the best and most popular approach because of its quicker recovery period.
