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After a joint replacement surgery, you might think your troubles are over — but do not breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Aside from putting in the work to fully recover, you will need to take careful measures to ensure your new joint lasts as long as possible. You might be eager to start…
The first question that comes into everyone’s mind after a hip replacement is: “When can I start walking?” Total hip replacements certainly sound like an operation after which you’ll have to stay in bed for a long time, but it isn’t as daunting as it might sound. Although you can walk immediately after a hip…
Perhaps one of the scariest things a doctor can tell you is that you need surgery. However, nowadays, there are minimally invasive surgeries available to patients, which can take away much of the intimidating parts of surgery. However, every surgery has a recovery phase — even minimally invasive surgery. How Long Is The Recovery Phase…
Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgery that involves the extraction of damaged sections of your hip joint and replacing them with artificial pieces. The artificial pieces (prostheses) are typically composed of metal, ceramic, or sturdy plastic. Hip replacement reduces pain and enhances the function of the hip. This surgery may be…
Hip pain affects millions of Americans, and it can be caused by injury or disease – especially arthritis. People who have pain in the hip often try self-care by way of resting, taking pain medications, and alternating cold and heat therapy on the affected hip. If these home remedies do not improve your hip pain,…
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