The hip bone is a pretty strong one, however, after a certain age, it can become susceptible to fractures. Women in particular become susceptible to bone fractures due to decreasing estrogen levels and weakening bones as they get older and go into menopause. Add balance issues and poor eyesight to the mix, which are pretty
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Recovery from a Hip Replacement Surgery
After hip replacement surgery, you will begin the slow return to your normal lifestyle. To have a successful recovery, you need to take an active role in your healing. Following all of the instructions your doctor and physical therapist give you are key to achieving the best possible outcome so you can live life as
Read MoreAnterior Hip Replacement for Severe Arthritis
Arthritis is a term that refers to over 100 types of the condition that affect the body’s joints, causing symptoms like pain, swelling, inflammation, and joint deterioration. Over time, arthritis causes pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion. Arthritis can affect one or two joints or multiple joints in the body. The hips are a
Read MoreAdvantages of Hip Arthroplasty
Hip arthroplasty (also known as a hip replacement surgery) is one of the most common joint surgeries performed every year. When the hip joint wears down, it can cause a lot of pain, weakness, and loss of quality of life. Doctors treat hip joint pain in a variety of ways, including with painkillers (both over-the-counter
Read MoreTraditional vs. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Hip pain can be debilitating. Because your hips are part of your body’s core, they bear and move most of your weight while providing an astounding range of motion. Osteoarthritis of the hip can occur from normal wear and tear of your joints over time. If you live with hip pain, there may come a
Read MoreAlteon HA Femoral Stem Product Makes Its Clinical Debut
The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the human body, as it allows us to walk, run, and jump. It bears our body’s weight and the force of the strong muscles of the hip and leg, every day for our whole life. Our hips are also one of our most flexible
Read MoreNewer Approach to Total Hip Replacement Means Added Patient Benefits
Hip pain caused by osteoarthritis, injury or trauma can have a major impact on one’s quality of life. When the pain becomes unbearable and more conservative therapies to minimize inflammation, discomfort and problems with mobility have not been effective, many patients turn to the hip replacement experts at Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland (OACM) for
Read MoreOACM Surgeon, Dr. Sam Sydney, On A Mission to Help People in Need
Dr. Sydney says that the depth of gratitude he felt from the patients he helped in India was incredible. He explained that one patient compared the help he received to “winning the lottery” because he would be able to walk and work again to feed his family. More than 500 residents of the Punjabi region
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