What Activities Are Good After Knee Surgery?
Low impact activities should be the norm to increase the lifespan of the knee replacement.
Joint Replacement Surgery
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.
Total Knee Replacement: Why Wait 6 Weeks to Drive
When recovering from a total knee replacement, it can hard for some people to give up their freedom to drive even for a short time. A big question for many patients is when they can start to drive again. There are several factors to consider when deciding when is the right time.
What Are The Symptoms Of Hip Replacement Failure?
In most cases, this surgery is successful. But there are cases of hip replacement failure which can be difficult to spot until after the rehabilitation period. Here are a few of the most noticeable symptoms that need to be checked
How Long After Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Before Walking?
Although anterior hip replacement surgery is a less invasive procedure than the posterior approach, the body still needs time to heal and adapt. So, what happens post-surgery and how long before a patient is up and walking after anterior hip replacement surgery?
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.
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.
