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.
Joint replacement surgery is a procedure in which damaged or arthritic joints are replaced with a device that helps restore normal joint function, making everyday tasks easier for someone who is experiencing joint pain.
Following partial or total knee replacement surgery, many patients are anxious to get back on their feet. The safest and quickest way to return to normal activities and aid in a full recovery is by completing regular knee replacement exercises.
Joint replacement surgery is a procedure where a damaged joint, including cartilage and bone, is removed and replaced with one of the following: a metal device, a plastic device and a ceramic device.
1 in 4 adults suffers from chronic knee pain. Are you one of them? Or have you experienced sudden knee pain without injury and you’re not sure what’s causing it?
Dr. Shane Martin
