Unfortunately, about 14.3% of individuals aged 60 years and older report having significant hip pain on most days. This chronic hip pain can affect nearly every aspect of life.
Hip replacement surgeries can relieve pain, improve function, and prevent further tissue and bone damage. Before you resign yourself to the surgical table, it helps to know what hip replacement options you have.
About 790,000 Americans have total knee replacements (TKR) each year. Do you struggle with knee pain or instability that impacts your daily activities? Has your doctor recommended that you get a TKR?
When we were younger, bone health was probably the last thing on our minds! But as we get older, it’s important for all of us to take steps to keep our bones as strong and healthy as possible.
If you’ve ever known someone who has arthritis, then you know how painful it can be. When the joints become inflamed, they swell and become stiff, causing pain and general discomfort.
If your knee pain started suddenly, or soon after a particular movement you made, then you may already have a good idea of how it happened — even if you don’t know exactly what the problem is.
You’ve made the decision to have knee replacement surgery, and the date has been set. You’re looking forward to getting your mobility back, resuming your usual activities and feeling less pain.
Dr. Shane Martin
