Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure performed in America. This procedure is commonly done on older patients. Hip replacement surgery is executed to alleviate pain and bring back the patient’s mobility and flexibility. There are a variety of reasons why patients may need a hip replacement [Read More]
Joint Replacement
How To Choose The Best Orthopedic Clinic For Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip arthritis is one of the most common reasons why people go to orthopedic clinics. Orthopedic doctors are bone and joint experts and can provide treatments that relieve pain and restore joint function. If you are considering hip replacement surgery, take your time in researching the best [Read More]
Tips for a Smooth Recovery After a Total Hip Replacement
If your hip arthritis is no longer responding to conservative interventions and has caused extensive damage to the joint, your orthopedic surgeon will likely recommend a total hip replacement (hip arthroplasty) to restore your normal function and mobility. The procedure involves the replacement of a [Read More]
Get to Know Your Joints and How Hip Replacements Work
The hip is among the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. The hip consists of three bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis), and it essentially serves as the junction where the thighbone (femur) joins the pelvis. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint consisting of two main parts—the femoral head (the [Read More]
Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement
Other than a severe knee injury due to an accident, the primary reason why patients need knee replacement surgery is severe osteoarthritis of the knee joint. It develops when the articular cartilage breaks down, and so the bones rub against each other as you walk and move – resulting in pain and [Read More]
