7 Treatments for Hip Arthritis (Arthritis Awareness Month)
Arthritis is currently the #1 cause of disability in the US negatively impacting the lives of more than 50 million Americans. May has been designated Arthritis Awareness Month to help spread awareness about treatments available today that may improve the condition of those who suffer with this disease.
Can Playing Golf Injure Your Hips?
Your hips have an important role to play in the game of golf. They are the bridge between the legs and the body ensuring the correct form, generating power, and shifting your body weight during the golf swing.
Surviving the Emotional Side of Sports Injuries
In playing sports we experience a whole spectrum of emotions from the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat. Sports teaches the importance of hard work, persistence in the face of overwhelming odds, and the ability to handle stressful situations and injury.
Caregiver Tips for Hip Replacement Patients
Today, hip replacement surgery has advanced to such a degree that it may be performed as a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with discharge on the very same day for some candidates. In other cases, patients may be discharged home in 5-6 days. Recovering in the comfort of home is what most patients would prefer, especially if they receive the right level care during the first few weeks or months after the procedure.
Home Preparation Checklist for Hip Replacement Patients
Hip replacement surgery can be a life-changing step towards significantly reducing hip pain and improving your mobility. Whether it’s a hip fracture or hip arthritis that has prompted your decision, before you undergo the surgery you must get your home ready for your return.
7 Benefits of Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Getting fitted with a completely new hip joint through a small incision may seem like science fiction, but this is possible today thanks to the significant advances in medical science and technology. When performed by a well-trained and experienced surgeon, the benefits of undergoing minimally invasive hip replacement are numerous:
Robotic surgery or robot-assisted surgery is the use of cutting-edge robotic systems controlled by a skilled surgeon to perform surgical procedures. These advanced systems provide the surgeon with a high degree of stability, precision, and control. Several orthopedic procedures such as joint replacement can now be done using robotic technology.
Hip arthroscopy is a cutting-edge procedure which allows your doctor to look inside your hip with a miniaturized camera inserted through a small poke-hole incision. Repair of torn or injured structures as well as removal of bone fragments, scar tissue and debris from within the hip joint also be possible using this procedure.
How Regenerative Medicine Can Help Your Hip Pain
Are you considering surgery for your nagging hip pain? Have conservative treatments not provided enough relief? Maybe you should consider Regenerative Medicine. This innovative and advanced treatment enhances the body’s natural capacity to heal and is providing remarkable solutions for all types of joint pain.
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Hip Resurfacing Surgery: A Less Invasive Option
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Understanding Hip Impingement: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a condition where the hip joint doesn't fit together properly. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.
