Anterior Hip Replacement for Severe Arthritis
There are over 100 conditions and diseases that are known collectively as arthritis. Many forms of arthritis begin gradually with mild pain, stiffness, and swelling at the joints, which worsen over time. Fortunately, many forms of arthritis can be managed, and its progression slowed if properly treated early on. However, if your arthritis is so […]
Is There Such a Thing As Partial Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement surgery is a very common joint replacement procedure that many people get every year. It fixes a damaged hip joint that no longer functions the way it’s supposed to because of deterioration, a fracture, or some other type of problem at the joint. Most people know that a hip replacement means that the […]
Best Exercises After Hip Surgery
Hip surgery is a major joint surgery that requires significant recovery and rehabilitation. In order to heal adequately and thrive after surgery, it’s essential that you follow your surgeon’s directions on exercises post-surgery. Exercise will increase muscle strength and flexibility, which is crucial for protecting the joint and taking off pressure. Additionally, exercise promotes healing […]
How Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis?
A joint is the area in the body where two or more bones meet. Joints are intended to allow bones to work with each other so that we can move and bend. That said, look no further than your elbows, knees, ankles, shoulders, hips, fingers or toes to see your joints in action. When you […]
The Difference Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
With more than one hundred different kinds of conditions that can be classified as arthritis, it’s unfortunate that some folks endure the pain of arthritis without ever being properly diagnosed. If you believe you may be arthritic, you could be experiencing any number of symptoms, so it’s best to see a doctor to be sure. […]
The Benefits of Outpatient Joint Replacement
Knowing that you might have to spend a number of days in the hospital might be a deciding factor in putting off a much-needed joint replacement procedure. But imagine being able to have joint replacement surgery as an outpatient, meaning that you undergo the procedure in the morning and are released later the same day […]
Hip Fracture Types and Complications
The hips are crucial in our ability to stand, walk, run, climb stairs, and be active. One of the most common types of hip injuries is a fracture or breakage of a hip bone. To understand what kinds of fractures can happen in the hip, we have to first understand its anatomy. The hip is […]
Benefits of Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Direct anterior hip replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged hip bone in a minimally invasive manner. Also known as hip arthroplasty, this surgery involves replacing a part or whole hip that has been damaged beyond repair. An artificial hip piece is inserted into the body to replace the natural, damaged hip, which […]
How Long Will Hip Replacements Last?
People are living longer these days – and after one successful hip replacement, a second may be required so that the patient may continue to enjoy the quality of life and mobility that the first hip replacement afforded to him or her. Hip replacement surgery increases the mobility of a patient who is suffering from […]
Questions After Hip Surgery
Hip arthroplasty, or hip replacement surgery, is performed when the hip joint has been injured or has degenerated due to disease. The surgeon removes some or all of the hip joint, replacing it with a prosthesis to improve the patient’s mobility and to eliminate or greatly reduce the pain. There are a number of questions […]