When considering hip replacement surgery, it is vital to have a thorough understanding of both the procedure and the recovery process to help alleviate any anxiety and ensure that you are fully prepared for the journey ahead. Knowing the steps involved in the surgery and the recovery process can help you make informed decisions about […]
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Recurring pain, swelling or warm feeling in your hand, elbow, knees or other joints might be more than soreness from overuse. It might be arthritis. Once thought of as an affliction to the elderly only, arthritis can affect people of all ages, genders, and races. We’ll navigate you through the ins and outs of this […]
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When you have pain, it’s easy to think that more rest is your best solution to feeling better. Especially since motion can be one of the reasons behind your soreness. While too much or the wrong type of activity can exacerbate some injuries, the truth is the opposite for almost every other cause of pain. […]
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Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures today. That’s partially thanks to the many improvements made in implant materials and surgical techniques. As a result, 85 to 90% of those who get knee replacement today can expect substantial pain relief, greater knee function and improved quality of life for up to 20 […]
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If you’re about two decades past your hip replacement surgery and noticing escalating pain, popping sounds or a lack of balance from time to time, you may need to consider hip revision surgery. In the US, approximately 18% of hip surgeries will require a revision procedure around 20 years after implanting the original prosthesis. Possible […]
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Maybe you’ve felt that deep ache in one of your joints. Straightening your elbow or wrist after being at the computer brings on a new type of pain, one you have to stretch out to get rid of that stiff feeling. Or perhaps when you stand up after prolonged sitting, your knees don’t feel the […]
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If you have been dealing with debilitating knee pain and stiffness for some time, you are likely looking forward to your knee replacement surgery. This routine procedure leads to dramatic pain relief and improved mobility in 90% of patients, and most patients can expect to enjoy their new knees for up to 20 years, if […]
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Most people seek medical advice and support after they have a painful or debilitating issue that needs to be solved. Unfortunately, sometimes by then, it’s already too late. So it’s not only best to maintain your good condition while in a state of relative health, but it’s also much easier. For instance, no matter where […]
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Our hips play a critical (and often under-appreciated) role in our ability to move and engage with the world. In fact, our hip joints are involved in so many daily activities that many of us don’t realize just how much we use them! That’s why severe hip pain isn’t just an inconvenience — it may […]
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