Because hip replacement surgery removes the damaged or worn joint and replaces it with a prosthesis to improve function, patients are likely to experience biomechanical changes postoperatively. These changes are usually for the better, but the initial adjustment period can still raise concerns, especially when temporary surgical side effects like soreness and stiffness make things feel more unusual.
A healthy and active lifestyle depends on joint mobility, yet conditions like arthritis, tendinitis, and joint effusions can severely limit movement and disrupt daily activities.
Fall-incited knee injuries can happen to anyone through various activities, including playing a sport, ascending stairs, or many other everyday events.
Joint pain is an uncomfortable, achy, stiff, or inflamed feeling in the area where two or more bones converge. It is most common in older individuals but can result from various ailments, including arthritis, tendonitis, ligament injuries, and autoimmune diseases.
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.
Dr. Shane Martin
