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Things to Keep in Mind About Hip Replacement Surgery

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All About Hip Replacement Surgery Hip replacement surgery is the procedure where a doctor removes the patient’s painful hip joint surgically and replaces it with the artificial joint, which is usually made from plastic and metal components. Hip replacement surgery is the last step when every other type of treatment options have failed to work and provide sufficient pain relief. People who have moderate to severe hip arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or osteoarthritis that causes pain as well as interferes with everyday living. People who require the surgery are not able to perform daily tasks, such as walking, getting in and out of the chair, sleeping, etc. conveniently due to pain. Some patients may even have restricted movements due to stiffness caused by joint degeneration. Typically, 90% of the people who undergo such surgery have hip osteoarthritis. Apart from arthritis, some people have hip replacement surgery in order to correct issues re...

Procedure and Complications of Total Hip Replacement

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Brief About Total Hip Replacement Total hip replacement surgery is done to replace a damaged or worn-out hip joint. In this operation, the surgeon replaces the natural joint with an artificial one, known as prosthesis. Some people, specifically in the old age, experience immense discomfort and pain in their hip joints. The reason could be hip fracture or arthritis. In such cases, the patient is not able to perform even the easiest tasks like walking, standing up from or sitting in a chair, tying their shoelaces, etc. They may not even sleep properly due to the pain. A traumatic injury also causes hip pain, which requires immediate medical attention. Who Is A Candidate For Total Hip Replacement? People of every age group and weight range are eligible for total hip replacement. The recommendation for this surgery is based on the patient’s disability and pain and not their age. Generally, people who are between 50-80 years old undergo total hip replacement . However, total hip replac...

Things to Keep in Mind About Hip Replacement Surgery

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All About Hip Replacement Surgery Hip replacement surgery is the procedure where a doctor removes the patient’s painful hip joint surgically and replaces it with the artificial joint, which is usually made from plastic and metal components. Hip replacement surgery is the last step when every other type of treatment options have failed to work and provide sufficient pain relief. People who have moderate to severe hip arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or osteoarthritis that causes pain as well as interferes with everyday living. People who require the surgery are not able to perform daily tasks, such as walking, getting in and out of the chair, sleeping, etc. conveniently due to pain. Some patients may even have restricted movements due to stiffness caused by joint degeneration. Typically, 90% of the people who undergo such surgery have hip osteoarthritis. Apart from arthritis, some people have hip replacement surgery in order to correct issues re...

Procedure and Complications of Total Hip Replacement

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Brief About Total Hip Replacement Total hip replacement surgery is done to replace a damaged or worn-out hip joint. In this operation, the surgeon replaces the natural joint with an artificial one, known as prosthesis. Some people, specifically in the old age, experience immense discomfort and pain in their hip joints. The reason could be hip fracture or arthritis. In such cases, the patient is not able to perform even the easiest tasks like walking, standing up from or sitting in a chair, tying their shoelaces, etc. They may not even sleep properly due to the pain. A traumatic injury also causes hip pain, which requires immediate medical attention. Who Is A Candidate For Total Hip Replacement? People of every age group and weight range are eligible for total hip replacement. The recommendation for this surgery is based on the patient’s disability and pain and not their age. Generally, people who are between 50-80 years old undergo total hip replacement . However, total hip replac...

6 Best Positions to Sleep after a Knee Replacement

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  Pain after Knee Replacement: Like any other surgery, a knee joint replacement surgery is also painful and good care needs to be taken during the recovery period. Thus, sleeping correctly with the right amount of support is necessary. A knee replacement surgery can cause you pain for some days. As you are recovering, the discomfort and pain may make it difficult to sleep. Managing the pain after the surgery includes finding the right sleep position so you can not only sleep comfortably but also speed up your recovery process. Whether you sleep on your back, side, or stomach, the tricks mentioned below may help. Sleeping on Your Back – The best sleeping position just after your surgery is sleeping on your back. You should make sure that your operative leg stays as straight as possible to avoid hypertension of the knee and keep proper blood flow to the surgery site.If you are sleeping on your back, put the pillow under your calf and knee. This will not only cushion the kne...

6 Best Positions to Sleep after a Knee Replacement

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  Pain after Knee Replacement: Like any other surgery, a knee joint replacement surgery is also painful and good care needs to be taken during the recovery period. Thus, sleeping correctly with the right amount of support is necessary. A knee replacement surgery can cause you pain for some days. As you are recovering, the discomfort and pain may make it difficult to sleep. Managing the pain after the surgery includes finding the right sleep position so you can not only sleep comfortably but also speed up your recovery process. Whether you sleep on your back, side, or stomach, the tricks mentioned below may help. Sleeping on Your Back – The best sleeping position just after your surgery is sleeping on your back. You should make sure that your operative leg stays as straight as possible to avoid hypertension of the knee and keep proper blood flow to the surgery site.If you are sleeping on your back, put the pillow under your calf and knee. This will not only cushion the kne...

Some Important Tips for Caring for Your Loved Ones After Knee Replacement Surgery

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A knee joint replacement surgery can be taxing physically and mentally for the patient. But with proper attention, care, support, and love, the recovery period may become tolerable and happy for the patient, and by using some effective tips, you can do so.         Recovering from surgery of knee replacement   can be challenging for a person. This is why love, support, and care by family and friends are required. The first few days are the most crucial ones because they are in pain and therefore, uncomfortable. This may cause frustration in the patient. Below are a few things you may do to make this time easier for the person.   Prepare the Room Well   When the person who went through the surgery is coming home, make sure there is a separate room for this person that contains everything needed. You should put pillows for leg elevation and choose a bed with the right height so that the person does not have to put any pressure while getting...

Some Important Tips for Caring for Your Loved Ones After Knee Replacement Surgery

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A knee joint replacement surgery can be taxing physically and mentally for the patient. But with proper attention, care, support, and love, the recovery period may become tolerable and happy for the patient, and by using some effective tips, you can do so.         Recovering from surgery of knee replacement   can be challenging for a person. This is why love, support, and care by family and friends are required. The first few days are the most crucial ones because they are in pain and therefore, uncomfortable. This may cause frustration in the patient. Below are a few things you may do to make this time easier for the person.   Prepare the Room Well   When the person who went through the surgery is coming home, make sure there is a separate room for this person that contains everything needed. You should put pillows for leg elevation and choose a bed with the right height so that the person does not have to put any pressure while getting...