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After undergoing an ankle replacement surgery, patients may experience pain when climbing stairs. The level of pain can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain, depending on the individual’s pain tolerance and the extent of the surgery. The pain with stairs after an ankle replacement can be a significant challenge for patients during recovery. It […]
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After undergoing a total ankle replacement surgery, patients need to follow a strict rehabilitation program to regain mobility and improve their overall gait pattern. Physical therapy is an essential part of the recovery process, and it helps patients to achieve their goals and get back to their daily activities. During the initial phase of recovery,
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After undergoing ankle replacement surgery, patients are often required to be non-weight bearing for several weeks or even months. It’s typical to be non-weight bearing for 6 weeks and then in a CAM boot for an additional 2 weeks. Maintaining physical fitness and preventing muscle atrophy can be challenging during this time. However, there are
A hip replacement can be a life changer! Your pain and mobility can greatly improve after surgery, improving your quality of life and daily activities. But…what happens when you start to feel a different pain in the hip? Hip Flexor tendonitis can sneak up on anyone after surgery and is a pain in the….well hip! It’s
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A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the diseased cartilage and bone are removed from the affected joint, then replaced with artificial materials. It’s usually done to relieve arthritis pain or, in some instances, after a severe trauma with fracture or dislocation. Each year there are over 200,000 Total hip replacements and
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A total shoulder replacement isn’t a moratorium on fun! When it comes to skiing after a shoulder work up, you can still enjoy the snow safely. Before you strap on the goggles, there are a few things to know. Use this article as a guide to help you return to skiing after you’ve had a
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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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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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Getting a total knee replacement tends to throw a wrench in your plans. But what happens if those plans are set in stone? And more importantly, what happens when those plans require flying? Some things just can’t be changed, and while it’s more difficult to do so, it is possible to fly after a total
Flying After A Total Knee Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
It seems like just yesterday you were being wheeled into the operating room for a total knee replacement. The pain may still feel fresh, but it’s a little over 6 months later. If this sounds like what you’re experiencing, you’re not alone. You may be wondering if this is normal and asking yourself what you
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