Category Archives: Healthcare News
Study: ‘Pre-habilitation’ by peer coaches before knee replacement may improve outcomes
Rehabilitation after knee replacement is an essential part of the recovery process. But what’s the best way to prepare patients before the procedure? Read More…
Causes and treatments for burning in the knee
Knee joints are under a lot of physical stress each day. It is very common to experience pain in one or both knees due to…
How to treat hip osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, sometimes called “wear and tear” arthritis, is a common degenerative condition. Doctors can treat osteoarthritis with medication and surgery. People can also manage their…
What to Know About Hip and Knee Replacements
What’s changed about these increasingly popular surgeries and how to tell if you need one. Read More Source: AARP
Is Partial Knee Replacement Right For You?
The partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it uses a smaller incision and has a faster recovery than full knee replacement…
Patients waiting for hip operations suffering ‘pain worse than death’
The research recorded the health states of more than 2,000 people on waiting lists and found 19 per cent were in extreme pain or discomfort.…
How to strengthen your knee
The knee is the largest joint in the body. People use it heavily every day as they walk, run, climb, or jump. As a result,…
Things to Consider Before Hip Replacement Surgery
Many people have hip arthritis, but it can be difficult to know when the right time to have a hip replacement surgery is. Furthermore, there…
Losing 20 lb improves knee replacement outcomes
Losing at least 20 lb before total knee arthroplasty is associated with better outcomes among morbidly obese patients, according to a study published online Aug.…
How Long Hip Replacements Last
Hip replacement surgery is a treatment for severe hip arthritis. Most patients understand that hip replacements can wear out over time, but exactly how long…