Don't let arthritis stop you from being active this summer. Heat and humidity can trigger arthritis flare-ups, with barometric pressure changes contributing to swelling and pain in patients with knee and hip arthritis.
Did you know that women tend to take better care of their health than men? June is Men's Health Month, a time to raise awareness of preventable health issues, and encourage wellness through healthy living, check ups and screening.
Knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries today, giving relief for chronic pain, and improving mobility so people can live a fuller, more active life.
Good news for future joint replacement recipients! Innovations in healthcare have improved joint replacement in recent years, resulting in less pain, faster recovery, and fewer hospital stays.
With great honor, the Oklahoma Joint Reconstructive Institute has surpassed an important milestone, performing over 5000 robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.
If you are having a hip or knee replacement surgery, learning about pain control options is essential. Patients should expect to be prepared extensively for what to anticipate regarding pain levels after your surgery.
In the past, replacing a joint usually meant general anesthesia for surgery, followed by grogginess and the need for strong narcotic pain relievers. Today, patients have better choices regarding anesthesia for their joint replacement surgery.
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions in medicine.1 Since the 1960s, enhancements in joint replacement surgical techniques and technology have significantly increased the effectiveness of hip replacement surgery.2
Did you know that modern-day joint replacement can leave you with a joint that functions like a normal? Robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery improves surgical precision, allowing patients to recover faster with better long-term results.1
Hip replacement surgery has come a long way. Today’s hip replacement is not the same as what your grandparents had, or even your parents. Today, there is new medical technology, techniques and advancements in implants and pain medication that make hip replacement better than before.
