For many Canadians, the path to surgical care can be unnecessarily long and filled with uncertainty, especially for knee and hip procedures, as joint replacement wait times in Canada can stretch well beyond the advised 182-day waiting period. Unfortunately, as patients are forced to wait for their medical care, their quality of life may suffer due to an increase in pain and a decrease in mobility.
Joint replacement surgery can bring incredible relief to candidates with joint pain or discomfort. Still, the postoperative discomfort can be discouraging for some.
Post-surgery recovery requires considerable care and caution, but it doesn’t mean having to sit still. In fact, staying active can significantly support the healing process and help you recover faster as long as you take the right precautions.
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.
Although joint replacement surgery offers long-term relief, patients still experience a considerable period of expected pain after the surgery is complete and the body heals.
Joint replacement surgery provides a sense of relief by restoring function to your joints and reducing pain, but your provider must have a holistic approach to ensure the best outcome and minimize any risk for complications during the process.
When you think of surgery, you often think of a long hospital stay and being stuck in a facility, but this isn’t always the case. Thanks to advanced methods of joint replacement surgery, you can recover from your procedure without a hospital stay.
Dr. Shane Martin
