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.
Cycling is a popular low-impact exercise for people of all ages. However, some individuals experience knee pain from cycling, making it difficult to enjoy an activity they love.
Knee replacement surgery replaces a patient’s knee with a prosthetic to restore joint function and alleviate pain through traditional methods or minimally invasive approaches that use Mako SmartRobotics.
Unfortunately, many patients struggle to find comfortable sleeping positions after hip replacement surgery or hip revision surgery due to temporary mobility limitations, discomfort, or concerns about damaging their new hip joint.
Knowing how soon you can fly after hip replacement is vital to ensure you do not hinder your recovery process. After surgery, patients must incrementally return to normal activities to avoid exacerbating symptoms.
Before learning how to reduce swelling after knee replacement surgery, you must understand swelling is the accumulation of fluid, and it is usually caused by tissue trauma associated with injuries or surgical procedures.
During a study from the University of Michigan’s Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, 70% of older adults claimed they were currently experiencing joint pain.
Dr. Shane Martin
