Joint Health & Surgery Blog

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For many patients, the first 24 to 72 hours after a surgery can be the most challenging part of the healing process. Pain may be the most prominent during this time, since the body is working hard to repair tissues, control inflammation, and restore function.
You’re not alone if you’ve been experiencing persistent knee stiffness or discomfort. In fact, having a knee overuse injury is a common issue among active adults, including athletes and people with physically demanding jobs.
Due to the joint’s weight-bearing nature and high mobility, the hip is particularly vulnerable to degenerative and inflammatory conditions.
In most cases, experiencing swelling after hip replacement is a normal part of the healing journey. Post-hip replacement swelling is usually due to a combination of the body’s natural inflammatory response while healing from surgical trauma caused to the tissues and gravity-induced fluid accumulation.
Canada’s average wait time for joint replacement has grown significantly over the last handful of years, raising concern for many Canadians suffering from debilitating knee or hip pain.
Knee pain can stem from various causes, from degenerative diseases and inflammatory conditions to injuries, such as ligament tears or fractures.
Hip flexor strains involve overstretching or tearing the muscles that enable you to lift your knee and bend at the waist, usually due to sudden movements or overuse.