The Joint Replacement Center of Scottsdale
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Key Takeaways Old age, osteoporosis, and poor balance can increase the risk of developing common fall-induced hip damage, such as fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries that can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty moving. A physical examination, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or X-rays may be required to obtain a diagnosis of your hip injury. Read More…
Executive Summary Joint health gauges the function and comfort of areas where two or more bones meet, considering the surrounding tissue and the joint surfaces. Unhealthy joints can cause pain, limit mobility, and hinder daily activities. Certain factors like age, genetics, and physical activity can increase the risk of developing common joint conditions, such Read More…
Key Takeaways Restricted joint mobility can disrupt your daily life and cause discomfort. Protecting joint mobility by incorporating specific exercises into your daily routine is vital. Common joint mobility issues such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, joint effusion, and meniscus tears can vary in likelihood, depending on factors like the person’s age, genetics, activity level, Read More…
Key Takeaways Knee injuries from falling can happen to anyone, whether climbing a ladder or getting out of the shower. Contributing factors include unsafe terrain, the person’s age, and the level of physical activity involved. Fall-induced knee injuries vary in severity. Common diagnoses are sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and cartilage injuries. Frequently seen symptoms Read More…
Key Takeaways Joint pain can manifest as stiffness, aches, swelling, or uncomfortable heat where two or more bones meet. Joint pain is more prevalent in older individuals. Some common causes include osteoarthritis, tendonitis, ligament injuries, autoimmune diseases, and gout. Joint pain can worsen after exposure to cold weather, potentially due to constricting nerves and Read More…
Executive Summary Hip revision surgery corrects problems in hip joints that have already gone through a total hip replacement and have been substituted with a plastic, ceramic, or metal alternative. Augmentations and implants can be added or swapped out during hip revision surgery to fix damage in the bone around the hip and provide Read More…