Total hip surgery

Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more and more common as the population ages and more injuries occur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, hip replacement surgeries are one of the most common joint replacement operations in the nation. An article titled “Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacements in the United States,” (LINK), […]

I was so excited the day had finally arrived! That means that I was one day closer to full recovery and moving forward pain free!! Yippee! I was on the verge of tears most the morning. The kind and sweet messages that I received from friends, family and people that I had more recently met through my blog and […]

The first couple of weeks home after hip replacement surgery are rough. Here is my Top 5 items you MUST have for hip replacement surgery - these helped me.

Swelling is a natural response to trauma. When your body is injured, blood and fluids are brought to the area so that it swells up, which makes movement a little more difficult. That’s the idea, because if the body can help to restrict movement at the injury site, it can hopefully help to prevent additional […]

What I wish I knew before hip replacement surgery? Having a hip replacement surgery can be an intimidating experience. You may be wondering what the surgery entails, what to expect before and after, and what activities you should avoid to ensure a successful surgery. This article is here to provide you with the insight and advice you need before embarking on a hip replacement journey.We will discuss why it is important to know what to expect before hip replacement surgery, what to consider…

Sexual function is still a taboo topic among many older men and women seeking joint replacement surgery.

This medical exhibit features the surgical steps involved in a total hip joint replacement surgery. Description from doctorstock.photoshelter.com. I searched for this on bing.com/images

Ready for a hip replacement? WebMD shows you what to expect, from the first day of hip surgery until months after your hip replacement.

REHABILITATION AFTER TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT On the day of surgery, the patient performs deep-breathing and coughing exercises and isometric gluteus and quadriceps-setting exercises. Calf-pumping exercises are initiated to decrease the risk of thrombophlebitis. Lower limbs are maintained in position with an abduction splint. Active-assisted to mild resistive exercises are prescribed for unaffected joints and limbs. On the first postoperative day, the patient begins active-assisted range of…

There are two main types of hip replacement surgery, total hip replacement and partial hip replacement but what do they involve and how much do they cost?