My Legs Are Different Lengths after Hip Surgery-Is This Normal?
All of us are unique. We aren’t all the same. This can also be said of the limbs in our body. Our two arms and our two legs are unique - they aren’t exactly the same.
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Nutrition & Joint Replacement
Hippocrates said, “Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” Our food does play a vital role in our health and healing. Nutrition is essential in preparing for and recovering from joint replacement surgery.
Preventing Constipation After Joint Replacement
After joint replacement surgery, we naturally focus on the knee or hip that has been replaced. But our body is made up of many parts that work together in an incredible way.
Understanding your Surgery: Cemented vs. Cementless Total Knee Replacement
Are you one of the millions of American who will undergo knee replacement this year? Knee replacement surgery is a common surgery with a high satisfaction rating among my patients.
Hormones & Risk of Blood Clots
Did you know that postmenopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have an increased risk of developing deep venous thromboembolism post-surgery.
What Is Immunonutrition?
Nutrition is an important factor in preparing for joint surgery. If you or a loved one is preparing for joint replacement surgery, you need to know about Immunonutirian.
The Role of Vitamin D in Joint Replacement
Did you know that Vitamin D deficient patients have a higher risk of complications following surgery than those with adequate level? Vitamin D levels are an important factor in hip and knee replacement patient outcomes.
Three Important Reasons to Have Your Surgeon Use Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement
The demand for joint replacement surgeries in the United States is currently on the rise with number of knee replacements expected to increase by greater than 670% and..
5 Common Causes of Hip Bursitis
Hip pain? It could be hip bursitis. Bursitis occurs when one or more of the fluid-filled sacs (called bursae) which act as cushions between the soft tissues and bones, become irritated or inflamed.