Congratulations! You have decided to stop living in pain and to have a hip replacement. The decision to have joint replacement surgery is usually made when other treatments have been unsuccessful in easing the pain of hip arthritis – pain that often leads to limitations in activity and a poor quality of life. So now […]
Hip Arthritis
Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Doctor About Hip Replacement
Living with chronic pain from hip arthritis can limit you from doing what you love to do, or even what you need to do. If you have already tried pain medications, exercise, physical therapy, and even pain-relief injections but are still having trouble getting around, then you will want to consider talking to your orthopedic […]
The Most Misunderstood Facts About Hip Replacement
Has your orthopedic surgeon suggested that hip replacement surgery may be the best plan for you to rid yourself of the kind of chronic hip pain which arthritis often brings – the kind that really affects your quality of life? If you have been told you are a candidate for joint replacement surgery of the […]
What Are the Early Signs of Needing A Hip Replacement Surgery?
Do you have hip pain that is slowing you down? If you do, you’re not alone. Arthritis is one of the most common complaints people talk to their doctor about. Anyone who has ever had hip problems understands how important these joints are for living a normal life. Walking, bending, and sitting down are just […]
Hip Replacement in 2020 – State-of-the-Art!
Have you been living with pain in your hip—the kind that limits what you are able to do and that slows you down? If you have, you know that chronic pain can be debilitating and can greatly affect your quality of life. If you haven’t already, you should make an appointment to be evaluated by […]
Which Stage of Hip Osteoarthritis Are You In?
Do you have arthritis? A lot of your friends and family members probably have arthritis too. As a matter of fact, osteoarthritis is diagnosed by physicians more often than any other joint disease or disorder. However, not everyone experiences osteoarthritis in the same way. You may only feel some pain when you get out of […]
Obesity and Hip Replacement – Why You Should Lose Weight Before Hip Surgery
You’ve discussed your options for treating your hip arthritis with your orthopedic surgeon and have decided to have hip replacement surgery. You have probably put a lot of thought into this decision, but it is the best choice to relieve your pain and get you back to an active life. You’ve received all of your […]
Symptoms of Hip Arthritis – What You Should Watch For
Have you noticed that getting up and going has been getting a little harder for you? Maybe your head says “walk,” but your hip says “not so fast.” Many people are willing to accept the little aches and pains that seem inevitable as we get older. But when those pains start interfering with our ability […]
