Across Canada, thousands of patients are living with chronic hip or knee pain and waiting an exorbitant amount of time for orthopedic surgery. Unfortunately, mobility and quality of life can worsen during their wait, rendering conservative treatments ineffective.
Patients with severe joint damage from trauma or degenerative diseases like arthritis may benefit from knee replacement surgery, a common procedure intended to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Knee replacement surgery has become increasingly common over the last few decades, particularly among older adults with degenerative joint conditions like arthritis.
Warming up before playing a sport, especially a high-impact one like basketball, is essential for any athlete. Doing so can physically prepare your body for the demands of the game and lower your risk of developing joint-related injuries.
Some people require hip replacement surgery to relieve pain and restore function to one of their most important joints. This procedure involves replacing a broken or arthritic hip joint with an artificial implant.
Knee replacement surgery is common, especially for older individuals suffering from joint injuries or arthritis—roughly 790,000 total knee replacements are performed annually in the United States.
Sports, especially high-impact ones like football and basketball, can often lead to knee injuries, such as jumper’s knee and runner’s knee, each with a unique cause and treatment strategy.
Dr. Shane Martin
