Degenerative arthritis of the hip, also known as hip osteoarthritis, is a debilitating condition that can impact your quality of life. Many people view this condition as a natural consequence of aging. However, there are many ways to prevent or manage the disease. Given that early action can save your hips from further damage, learning the essentials about degenerative hip arthritis is one investment you can do for your health. Hip Degeneration Your hips, like all other joints, rely on muscle [Read More]
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Recovery from a Hip Replacement
Hip disorders can be painful and disabling and cause disruption to everyday life. If you are finding that your hip condition or pain is getting worse, or that symptoms have not improved with nonsurgical treatment methods, hip replacement surgery may be the best solution. Advances in hip replacement surgery and greater knowledge of human anatomy have led to surgical techniques becoming increasingly precise, joint implants are designed better than ever before, and surgery being less and less [Read More]
Orthopedic Surgeons Who Deal with Lower Limbs
Orthopedic surgeons perform surgeries and treatments on patients with bone, muscle, and joint issues. When treating the lower limbs – including the hips, knees, ankles, feet, and associated muscles and connective tissues – the goal is to restore the patient’s mobility and to relieve pain. Of all the joints in your body, the joints in your lower limbs are most prone to injury. And any such injury is usually accompanied by pain that limits your ability to move. Orthopedic physicians always [Read More]
