For many Canadians, the path to surgical care can be unnecessarily long and filled with uncertainty, especially for knee and hip procedures, as joint replacement wait times in Canada can stretch well beyond the advised 182-day waiting period. Unfortunately, as patients are forced to wait for their medical care, their quality of life may suffer due to an increase in pain and a decrease in mobility.
For many Canadians, the path to surgical care can be unnecessarily long and filled with uncertainty, especially for knee and hip procedures, as joint replacement wait times in Canada can stretch well beyond the advised 182-day waiting period. Unfortunately, as patients are forced to wait for their medical care, their quality of life may suffer due to an increase in pain and a decrease in mobility.
Canadians traveling to the United States for medical procedures can experience a wide range of benefits, such as skipping the line and accessing surgery sooner. Nevertheless, the process requires diligent planning. Canadian patients should be ready to play an active role in their recovery process through careful medication management.
When people think about the process of recovering from a surgery, they usually focus on physical aspects, but supporting the mind is just as essential as treating the body. In addition to prioritizing physical therapy, wound care, and responsible medication usage, patients should take care of their mental health after surgery to increase their chances of quickly and fully recovering.
Thanks to decades of medical innovations, hip replacement surgery has become one of the most common and successful orthopedic procedures. This surgery is designed to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve the overall quality of life for anyone suffering from hip joint damage caused by injuries or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis.
Sleeping after a knee replacement surgery is when the human body makes the most significant progress toward recovery. While the patient is resting at night, their body undergoes an intensive healing process involving tissue repair, hormone regulation, and inflammation reduction, which helps rebuild strength and mobility.
For many Canadians, the decision to undergo joint replacement surgery comes with a frustrating obstacle: wait times that can stretch months or even years. The Canadian Institute for Health Information reported that nearly 40% of patients awaiting knee replacement in 2024 did not receive one within the recommended 182-day benchmark.
Typically, patients with an upcoming joint replacement spend most of their time thinking about the surgery component, mistakenly believing it is the only part that matters.
Dr. Shane Martin
