According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects 54 million Americans, up to 24 million of whom experience limited mobility and discomfort. If you are one of these people, the idea of doing physical activities may seem counterintuitive, especially when you have hip arthritis and you’re in pain. However, did you…
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Common Fractures from Falls and How to Prevent Them
Suffering a fall can cause a fracture, which can range from mild to serious. A mild or partial break can cause discomfort, while a serious break can immediately cause a total lack of movability in that area. In order for a fracture to heal properly, you will need to rest the area and put a…
When to See an Orthopedic Specialist for Hip Pain
Hip pain can strike at any time without warning. The pain may be confined to the joint itself or spread to the surrounding structures in your groin, back, and legs. Hip pain can occur due to an acute injury, underlying disease, or structural deformity. Whatever the cause may be, joint pain can affect your quality…
How Can Knee Replacement Surgery be Minimally-Invasive?
Knee replacement surgery is an orthopedic procedure used to replace the damaged parts of the knee joint with artificial parts, usually recommended to patients with advanced-stage arthritis. It may be done the traditional way, which is also called “open surgery,” or it may be done using a minimally-invasive method. Over 600,000 minimally-invasive surgeries are performed…
Are You Suffering from Hip Arthritis? Here are Common Signs and Symptoms
Hip arthritis can cause chronic pain and disability. If you are experiencing symptoms of arthritis, know that early treatment often results in greater quality of life. If diagnosed early, hip arthritis may be treated with and respond well to conservative methods. The goal of which is to slow the progression of the disease and preserve…
Simple Ways to Improve Bone Density and Prevent Fractures
Your bones do a lot to help you move and function and serve as protection for your internal organs. They also store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which they release when the body needs them for other uses. Bone strength and size is measured according to bone density. Loss of bone strength can lead…
What’s the Difference Between Total Shoulder Replacement and Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
A shoulder joint that has been damaged by arthritis, a fractured shoulder bone, or a severely torn rotator cuff may be restored to its normal function through shoulder replacement surgery. After healing from the surgery, you are likely to be fully free from shoulder pain and will regain your range of motion in your arm….
Activities to Avoid After Hip Replacement Surgery
As we get older, our hips go through inevitable wear-and-tear which can cause persistent arthritis pain. Hip damage from trauma or a chronic underlying condition can also complicate even the simplest actions, like getting up from the bed or walking. Fortunately, hip replacement surgery can give your joint a new lease on life. In a…
How serious is hip impingement?
Patients diagnosed with hip impingement syndrome or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) have hip bones that make unusual contact, which affects the smoothness of movement and range of motion, and can cause discomfort. A healthy hip joint will have the femoral head (top of the thighbone) fit perfectly into the acetabulum (depression in the pelvis) and the…
Treatments For Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis, whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, has pretty similar symptoms, including but not limited to pain in the groin, thigh, and buttocks area. It is common for the pain to be prominent in the mornings, interfere with mobility, and worsen when doing physical activities. Your hip may also feel stiff and weak. Fortunately,…