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.
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.
Knee arthritis is a medical condition that arises when the cartilage in someone’s knee joint has deteriorated, causing the joint’s bone surfaces and fragmented cartilage to rub together.
Hip arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the hip joint breaks down. Age-related wear and tear is the leading cause of hip arthritis, but joint injuries and genetic factors can also contribute to its development.
Climbing stairs is a routine part of everyday life, but knee pain can make this common task challenging. If you experience knee pain walking up or down stairs, it may be a sign of a severe underlying issue, ranging from arthritis to a ligament injury.
Hip arthritis is a medical condition that results from deterioration or damage to a person’s hip joint. As a result, the bone surfaces in the joint grind against each other and become rough.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is a form of electromagnetic-based treatment that has been growing in popularity ever since the FDA approved it for various uses back in 1979.
As many know, running or jogging offers plenty of health benefits, such as strengthening your cardiovascular system. However, running also poses risks to your health, increasing your chances for excruciating conditions like chronic hip pain.
Dr. Shane Martin
