Chronic pain is no fun for anyone, and we can easily become isolated, depressed, depleted and feel alone in our journey into becoming bionic. With young hip replacement recipients, many surgeons would ask patients to wait as long as possible before having surgery, and we did what our doctors...
A hip replacement includes an artificial hip socket and femoral stem with an attached femoral head picture at right.Hip replacement surgery is very effective in relieving pain and improving patient function and quality of life. However, hip replacements may “wear out” or fail for other reasons,...
The technique allows for faster recovery by accessing the hip from the front, below the waistline. Traditional hip replacement surgery entails incisions from the side or the back. Since there’s no cutting of muscle away from the femur, like in the posterior approach, there is less musc...
is the first book about ballroom dancing to address a painful yet victorious comeback after joint replacement surgery, and the rigorous physical and mental strength required to make it happen. Its appeal is broadened by the inclusion of the moving stories of other athletes, inspiring quotes, and...
Many younger adults getting joint replacements are former athletes. Mary Lou Retton, a 1984 Olympics gymnast, had her hip replaced at age 37, and downhill skiing gold medalist Lindsay Vaughn got a knee replacement at 39. Volleyball star Gabrielle Reece and her husband, big wave surfer Laird Ha...
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According to the Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases has been developing a Pilates program for hip replacement patients. While Pilates appears to be safe for these patients, the authors of the study stress that more research on ...
“We only offer this surgery to patients who have the type of injury that can be treated and do well. It is not a treatment for all with hip problems and some patients may ultimately require a total hip replacement.” A patient who undergoes arthroscopic hip surgery can expect to spend ab...
Hip instability among the athletic population is an evolving concept that has gained recognition for being a significant source of pain and functional impairment in recent years. For the most part, athletes experience hip microinstability, which refers to extra physiologic femoral head motion without ...
It’s especially important to work out your muscles after you’ve had hip surgery, like atotal hip replacement. Regular exercise will help restore strength and mobility to your lower body. But you need to be careful. Make sure that you don’t begin exercising too early. Talk to your docto...