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Many people have total shoulder replacements, and it can be hard to know how things will turn out. Will the pain go away? Will the pain be worse after surgery? How long will the pain be present? Will I regain strength in my arm? To answer these questions, we’ll review what’s normal, what’s abnormal, and […]
Pain 6 Months After a Shoulder Replacement – What You Should Know Read More »
Many patients post-total knee replacement will experience clicking or popping in the knee. This is typically a normal part of the healing process and should not be cause for alarm. The clicking may happen when you bend and straighten your knee, but it may also occur without any movement at all and are just standing
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One of the most common questions that bow-legged people have is whether they will be able to fix their bow-legs through a total knee replacement. Being bow-legged affects more people than one might think and can lead to medial knee arthritis. This article reviews bow-leggedness and if a total knee replacement can fix it. What
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A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces the end of your femur with an artificial joint and removes the damaged cartilage between it. It’s one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. When people have total knee replacements, they may experience pain in their feet and legs as
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Can a total knee replacement cause hip pain? It is not uncommon for patients to experience pain in both joints at the same time. In fact, there are many reasons why your hip might be more painful after a total knee replacement. There is a lot of additional stress placed on the body after surgery
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Many people wonder if having a total knee replacement hurts. The answer is yes, but there are many ways to treat the pain caused by this surgery. We’ll review when the pain is most severe, what causes pain to increase, and what you can do to make the pain levels manageable. In the United States,
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The first week after a total shoulder replacement is often the most challenging week and surprises many patients in their recovery. Surgeons tend to shrug it off as they see people long after they are on their way to healing, and no one tells you about some of the struggles. In the first week after
What to Expect the First Week After a Total Shoulder Replacement – A Helpful Guide Read More »
Total shoulder replacement surgery is often the best option for patients suffering from a serious shoulder injury or pain caused by degenerative arthritis. Your doctor will remove the damaged joint during a total shoulder replacement and replace it with prosthetic pieces. If this sounds like a traumatic experience, that’s because it is. A total shoulder
6 Helpful Tips to Speed Up Recovery After a Total Shoulder Replacement Read More »
A total shoulder replacement is a life-changing surgery that you want it to heal as quickly and painlessly as possible. Most shoulder replacements are done to get out of pain and return back to a quality of life that hasn’t been present in quite some time. Shoulder replacements can be painful and while you’re in
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A knee replacement surgery can be a life-changing procedure! The vast majority of patients have a great reduction in pain and a significant improvement in quality of life. But is it normal to have pain after one-year post surgery? This article will guide you through the expected recovery timeline for a total knee replacement, how
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