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Your doctor may recommend that you have hip replacement surgery when non-surgical methods don’t work anymore and hip pain interferes with your daily life. The procedure helps to greatly reduce or eliminate the pain and to increase your range of motion in the affected hip and leg. After undergoing hip replacement surgery, you can expect…
Knee surgery is considered major surgery. Minimally-invasive techniques may shorten the duration of surgery and recovery period, but postoperative patients may still find the recovery period challenging. The best way to prepare for knee surgery post-op care is through coordination with your surgeon, family, and friends. Generally, here’s what to expect of knee surgery post-operation…
The musculoskeletal system is a complex web of hard and soft tissues that help you move smoothly and without pain. But when something goes awry, in most cases, you will feel pain, swelling, and a decreased range of motion. An orthopedic doctor can treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including conditions affecting the bones,…
Your knees are no exception to the wear and tear that comes with age. The largest joint in your body (the knee) is also susceptible to overuse and trauma, which can significantly limit the activities you enjoy. One of the treatments you can explore when your knees begin to give way is knee replacement surgery….
The rotator cuff includes several muscles and tendons that operate the shoulders, allowing for a wide range of movement. Due to its complexity, the rotator cuff is vulnerable to injury from gradual overuse or traumatic events. Fortunately, there are multiple treatments available to address a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff tear treatment includes the recovery…
Osteoarthritis of the knee causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the knee. The symptoms may become so severe that it can limit your mobility and prevent you from doing the activities you enjoy. Any physician will tell you that osteoarthritis of the knee needs proper management before it ends up becoming unbearable. Fortunately, patients with…
There are a number of injuries and disorders that can affect the shoulder, resulting in pain and reduced function. If you have a shoulder injury or condition that is causing you pain or preventing you from carrying out your normal day-to-day activities, then it could be time to visit a shoulder specialist for an evaluation…
Modern hip replacement surgery has low failure rates. The implants used in hip replacement surgery can withstand constant wear and tear for years. However, there are instances when the implant starts to fail, or other complications occur, compromising the stability of the joint. A revision or second hip replacement surgery aims to correct these issues,…
Hip pain that is persistent can make it impossible for you to live your best life. Chronic hip pain sufferers slowly see their quality of life go down due to symptoms and restrictions that accompany the pain. Pain, stiffness, and soreness can make something seemingly simple as getting up from a chair a challenge, let…
Sciatica pain is characterized as dull, sharp, stabbing, or burning pain (depending on the severity of the irritation) that radiates from your lower back down to your legs. It usually affects one side of the body and gets aggravated by sitting for long periods of time. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the…
