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Hip Revision Surgery

3 Major Reason For Hip Surgery

September 2, 2022

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More than 650,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality – and for good reasons. Second, only to the knee, the hip is the most weight-bearing joint in the human body, vulnerable to injury or, more commonly, painful degenerative joint disease (or […]

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TYPES OF EXERCISES TO AVOID WHEN YOU HAVE HIP ARTHRITIS

June 17, 2022

Arthritis of the hip joint

There’s nothing like regular exercise and physical activity to strengthen your muscles and joints, keep your body limber, and prevent aches and pains. However, if you are suffering from hip arthritis, there are certain exercises that will only exacerbate your condition and should therefore be avoided. Osteoarthritis (OA) – often referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis […]

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Symptoms of a failed hip replacement

December 11, 2020

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common and most successful orthopedic surgeries performed today. Over 600,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed annually in the United States. Since the majority of people who undergo this surgery are suffering from hip pain that was caused by hip arthritis, the absence or minimization of pain after […]

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Pickleball Injuries – 5 Tips to Avoid Getting Hurt!

October 2, 2020

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Who’s up for a game of pickleball? Pickleball is quickly becoming one of the most popular recreational sports in the US, especially with the 55 and older crowd. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s a game that’s kind of a cross between tennis, racket ball and ping pong. The net is lower, and the […]

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Hip Replacement in 2020 – State-of-the-Art!

February 5, 2020

Hip Replacement

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 […]

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Hip Replacement Recovery Time

April 30, 2019

hip replacement recovery

When hip joints become painful due to arthritis or other causes, a hip replacement can offer a surgical option to do away with your discomfort. This surgical procedure involves replacing a damaged hip joint with an new artificial ball and socket, that moves smoothly and relieves pain. After a hip replacement surgery, most patients are […]

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Why Physical Therapy May Be Necessary Prior to Knee Replacement Surgery

March 8, 2019

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It’s common knowledge that physical therapy after a total knee replacement or a partial knee replacement surgery is standard post-operative care for patients. But did you know that physical therapy before a knee replacement surgery can have a positive effect on your recovery? It’s true, and it’s a concept called “prehabilitation” – improving the function […]

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The Importance of Having a Board-Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon on Your Side

October 19, 2018

Orthopedic Surgeon

According to the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, there currently are 29,172 Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons – which seems like a drop in the bucket compared to the approximately one million doctors practicing in the United States.  This is part and parcel of the highly rigorous training required of those who hold this prestigious and […]

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Reasons Why Your New Orthopedic Surgeon May Recommend a Revision Hip or Knee Surgery

August 31, 2018

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No one wants to hear their doctor recommend a second knee or hip surgery after they’ve already had one done already. The time and energy spent recovering, missed work and events, and money spent on the whole procedure and aftermath seems a bit daunting to do all over again. However, if you are experiencing knee […]

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Dr. Brett Gilbert provides effective orthopedic care for a wide variety of hip and knee conditions, using state-of-the-art technology and board-certified expertise.

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A board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brett Gilbert specializes in minimally invasive and muscle-sparing hip and knee replacements, and a wide range of treatment options for hip and knee arthritis in several cities across North Carolina.

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  • Two Common Hip Injuries And Their Treatments
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  • Your Hip Replacement Recovery Checklist
  • Hip Replacement: Does Implant Material Matter?

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Dr. Brett J. Gilbert is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with three offices located throughout the Triangle region of North Carolina. Dr. Gilbert specializes in the treatment of hip and knee arthritis, as well as revision surgery, arthroscopic knee surgery, MAKOplasty, partial and total knee replacement, and outpatient joint replacement.

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