t is perfectly normal to be a bit anxious about undergoing a major surgical procedure such as a hip or knee replacement. Once you have decided on a surgical course of action after going through all other possible options with Dr. Jacob
Hip replacement is a very effective treatment for hip pain and stiffness that interferes with routing activities of daily living. According to statistics, greater than 300,000 hip replacements are performed in the US alone every year.
The advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques and knee prostheses enable individuals to return to most routine activities after knee replacement surgery.
An arthritis flare-up is a sudden increase in the severity of your arthritis symptoms which may include excruciating joint pain, swelling, reduced mobility, and fatigue.
A meniscal tear is a very common knee cartilage injury. The condition can be quite debilitating and painful because it is the primary shock absorber located between the thighbone and the shinbone.
Orthobiologics are substances derived from the patients own tissues such as bone marrow or
blood to stimulate and enhance the healing of musculoskeletal injuries.
All too often, people assume that their joint pain is just a normal part of the aging process and there is nothing that can be done about it.
To understand the difference between a total and a partial knee replacement, it is necessary to know a little bit about the normal knee structure.
Pain in your lower back when going from a sitting to a standing position could be a sign that you have a problem with your sacroiliac joint.
