Hip Pain When Walking? Causes and Treatment Options
Hip pain is very common, especially among adults. According to a study, around 10% of people in the general population experience hip pain, and this …
Total Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
In all surgical operations, the recovery phase is just as critical as the procedure itself. Sticking by your doctor’s proposed recovery plan can augment your …
Total Knee Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
A total knee replacement is a surgical technique that involves cutting away the damaged bone and cartilage in the knee joint. It will then be …
How Can Diabetes Affect Hip Replacement Surgery?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate glucose, causing too much blood sugar in the body. It happens when the …
Knee Replacement Surgery for Obese Patients
According to the CDC, obesity is a serious lifestyle disease affecting more than 70 million or 41.9% of the American population. It is also the …
How Can Smoking Affect the Outcome of a Knee Replacement Surgery?
According to the CDC, cigarette or tobacco smoking remains the number one cause of preventable illness, disability, and death in the US. In fact, over …