Signs You Might Need a Knee Replacement-And What to Expect
Each year, over 700,000 knee replacements are performed in the U.S. to help people find relief from chronic knee pain.
Each year, over 700,000 knee replacements are performed in the U.S. to help people find relief from chronic knee pain.
Arthritis can make everyday tasks feel like uphill battles, gradually stealing your independence and quality of life. While joint replacement is often viewed as the last resort, many effective non-surgical options are available—especially in the early stages of joint degeneration.
No one wants to spend more time in the hospital than necessary, including when recovering from surgery. If you need a hip or knee replacement, you may be wondering if there’s a way to heal at home instead of staying overnight.
If you have been diagnosed with hip or knee arthritis, you know how frustrating the pain and stiffness can be. But did you know that stress could be making your symptoms worse?
Living with hip arthritis or joint deterioration doesn’t mean you have to accept constant pain. With advances such as the Mako robotic-assisted hip replacement, joint surgery is now more precise, leading to better results and quicker recovery times.
Optimizing patient outcomes after surgery is always my number one goal. This includes looking at the entire experience, starting before surgery even begins.