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 […]
Questions Your Orthopedic Surgeon Might Ask
It might be your tennis elbow that is preventing you from getting dressed every morning. Or, your knee is preventing you from walking around the grocery store. If you’re considering taking the next steps in your orthopedic journey, consult a qualified orthopedic surgeon. They will likely have a list of questions to ask you in […]
What Types of Surgeries Do Orthopedic Surgeons Perform?
If you need heart surgery, you go to a heart surgeon. If you need brain surgery, you go to a brain surgeon. But what if you need surgery on your bones or the tissues that make your bones move? What type of surgeon do you need for that? An orthopedic surgeon, that’s who. Orthopedic surgeons […]
The Stages of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common joint condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints of the body. Arthritis comes in many forms, as there are more than 100 different types of this joint disease. Because of this, the various types of arthritis follow different stages of progression. However, most types of arthritis follow a similar […]