Damaged or worn-down knee joints can be replaced with artificial components to reduce discomfort and increase mobility. This surgery has the potential to mitigate joint complications and allow the patient to eventually resume some of the activities they love.
If you are an avid golfer with hip pain, you may wonder if you can golf after a hip replacement and, if so, how long after the hip replacement until you can play again.
Nothing lasts forever, not even artificial hip joints installed during total hip replacement surgery. If those plastic, ceramic, or metal prostheses are installed correctly, they usually last for 15 to 20 years or, in some cases, the rest of the patient’s life.
A successful surgical procedure is more than just the surgery itself. Postoperative care plays an important role in maximizing the procedure’s success and helping patients return to their lifestyle.
Joint replacement surgery can bring incredible relief to candidates with joint pain or discomfort. Still, the postoperative discomfort can be discouraging for some.
