Canada’s average wait time for joint replacement has grown significantly over the last handful of years, raising concern for many Canadians suffering from debilitating knee or hip pain.
Joint replacement surgery can sound intimidating at first, but with an experienced medical provider and the proper level of care and support, it can bring multiple benefits and long-term relief.
Robotics-assisted surgeries are a growing segment of general surgeries. The use of robots to perform knee replacement surgery and other procedures increases by 3% per year.
When we were younger, bone health was probably the last thing on our minds! But as we get older, it’s important for all of us to take steps to keep our bones as strong and healthy as possible.
Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in problems with the musculoskeletal system. The human body has over 300 bones and joints and when one of those is not functioning properly it can cause daily pain and disability.