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 […]
What Are the Different Types of Fractures?
Your bones are made to be hard and stable. They comprise the framework of the body, providing a foundation for every structure and system. Bones also make movement possible, and they are flexible to a very small extent. However, when enough pressure is applied to a bone, it will break or fracture. Trauma from an […]
The Benefits of Robotic Knee Surgery
At first glance, the concept of robotic-assisted knee surgery may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie. But it’s very much a reality and is providing better results than conventional knee surgery procedures for many patients. If you’ve been diagnosed with the degenerative wear-and-tear condition known as osteoarthritis, there are several reasons you should […]
What to Expect After Knee Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major procedure, but it’s what happens after your surgery that is crucial to its success. A lot depends on how well you follow the recovery and rehabilitation plan laid out by your doctors – including how soon you can leave the hospital and how quickly you regain knee strength and […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Managing a Broken Bone
Accidents happen, whether from a car accident, playing sports, climbing, or a bad fall. If you think you have a broken bone, it’s important to get the best medical care available. Once you receive treatment, healing the bone takes time. If you have a cast or splint, there are steps you can take to speed […]
Am I a Candidate for Robotic Knee Surgery?
The familiar pain that hits you with each step is getting worse and worse, and you’re trying to decide whether the recovery from surgery would be worth it to resolve this pain. Whether you are in pain due to an old injury, or osteoarthritis is starting to take its toll on your joints, you may […]