The body is an amazing machine, but it can break down due to injury and overuse. Thanks to advancements in medical materials and surgical techniques, joint replacement surgeries are now being done in greater numbers than ever before. The most common full joint replacement surgeries are done on the knee, hip, and shoulder. And with…
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What is the difference between arthroplasty and joint replacement surgery?
As joints deteriorate, they can cause patients to feel pain and make it nearly unbearable to proceed with everyday tasks. It can be your shoulder that is affecting your sleeping or driving, or your knee or hip joints that are slowing you down. Yet, “replacement” can seem like a scary word to most people considering…
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The Different Types of Knee Tests Your Orthopedist Performs
Knee problems can have a major impact on your life. They can limit your mobility and have a negative impact on essential day-to-day activities such as walking, running, kneeling, and standing. Orthopedists (doctors who specialize in bones, muscles, and joints) have a battery of tests available to them for the diagnosis of knee problems. In…
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Most Common Knee Procedures
Whether your injury is related to an accident or it has just developed over time from overuse, knee injuries can affect everyone differently. Skiing, soccer, and football are all sports that commonly have a higher chance for knee injury. But just because you’re not a pro baller or hitting the slopes, you still could be…
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When Will I Be Able to Walk After a Total Knee Replacement?
One of the first questions a patient who is considering a total knee replacement asks is how soon they will be able to walk following surgery. This is a difficult question to answer since every patient is different, so the outcome will vary as well. For instance, what kind of physical condition were you in…
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