Unfortunately, many athletes experience chronic injuries and long-term wear on their joints that can lead to degeneration far earlier than in the general population. On top of being uncomfortable, joint issues like knee pain can be career-ending for these professional athletes if left untreated.
Chronic hip pain can negatively impact someone’s quality of life by restricting mobility, hindering sleep, and reducing independence to the point of making everyday activities difficult.
Joint pain shouldn’t mean putting life on hold. However, that’s the reality for many Canadians. Due to the current landscape of Canada’s public healthcare system, surgical waitlists for joint replacement surgeries can stretch from several months to years.
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.
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.
Dr. Shane Martin
