Recovery begins soon after a hip replacement. You play a significant role in the outcome of your surgery. So, for a smooth recovery, following the specific instructions provided by your healthcare team is advisable. Here are some easy-to-follow tips that will help you navigate through your hip replacement recovery and help you have a more
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What is a Hip Replacement?
A hip replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial prosthetic. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total hip replacement or partial hip replacement. Total hip replacement is far more common and provides relief to those with damage to both ends of the hip joint. Partial hip
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Hip pain can interfere tremendously with your active lifestyle. Even simple tasks like standing up, walking around, and sitting down can become difficult. Hip pain can even cause pain in your knees and legs because of the way you walk, as you compensate for your hip pain by moving differently than what is normal for
Read MoreCaring for your loved one after hip surgery
The number of people in the US who will undergo hip replacement surgery is skyrocketing. Total hip replacement has long been considered a major surgery, but is one of the best ways to improve the quality of life for people with severe hip pain due to osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis). Many older people suffer hip fractures from
Read MoreWhat is hip impingement?
You may be an active athlete that prides themselves on their daily workouts, but could your intense workouts be the culprit of your hip pain? Through years of deterioration, your hip may start to give you trouble when you walk, run, or even – in severe cases – during any movement at all. That doesn’t
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