Knee replacement surgery can be a life-changing procedure for people suffering from chronic knee pain and reduced mobility. However, sometimes, knee replacements can fail or become damaged over time, which may then require revision surgery. Knee replacement revision surgery is a complex procedure with a higher risk of complications and extended recovery time compared with knee replacement surgery. Before considering knee replacement revision surgery,you should explore your non-surgical [Read More]
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How to Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a common procedure for those with significant pain and mobility issues due to arthritis or other degenerative diseases. While it’s important to consult your orthopedic doctor throughout the process, there are steps you can take after your surgery to have a smooth and effective recovery. These things can help you recover safely and properly and avoid complications along the way. Here are six tips you should follow: 1. Follow Your Doctor's Post-Operative [Read More]
Why You Should Visit a Knee Replacement Revision Specialist
The key to a successful knee replacement is a proper and full recovery process. Around 95% of patients who undergo knee replacement surgery in the United States experience favorable long-term outcomes, but that means 5% of the estimated 600,000 total knee replacements require revision surgery in the first 10 years. You can’t go to just any orthopedist for revision surgery, because this is a special type of operation that warrants the ability to perform a correction to a prior surgery. The [Read More]
How to Manage Pain, Swelling, and Bruising After a Total Knee Replacement
Are you looking for total knee replacement in Boynton Beach? Total knee replacement or total knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure for a severely damaged knee. Unlike partial knee replacement, in which your surgeon only repairs a damaged part of the knee, total knee replacement gives you an entirely new joint. After a total knee replacement, patients may experience discomfort while recovering. Pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising are common symptoms as your body recovers and adjusts [Read More]
Causes of Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery
For the approximately 90 percent of patients who have had knee arthroplasty, the procedure has given them better mobility, freedom from pain, and a higher quality of life. For the remaining 10 percent, however, the surgery might have only opened another chapter of misery, as knee pain lingers on after the procedure. If this sounds like you, read on to learn about the possible reasons for your persistent pain after your knee replacement surgery and what our orthopedic surgeons here at the [Read More]
