Tag: joint replacement

Active elderly couple exiting tennis court
November 13, 2023/Orthopaedics

How Long Does a Hip or Knee Replacement Last?

They can last 10 to 15 years, but factors like age and activity level can impact their longevity

doctor and patient with knee replacement scars
November 23, 2021/Orthopaedics

Joint Replacements: An Answer to Aging Joints

Hip and knee replacements are among the most successful and satisfying

film x-ray of osteoarthritis knee patient and artificial joint
November 1, 2021/Orthopaedics

4 Ways to Prevent Prosthetic Joint Infection

What you need to know about prosthetic joint infection after surgery

Woman in bright yellow running tank has both hand on her lower back as if in pain
October 31, 2021/Orthopaedics

Are You ‘Too Young’ for Hip Replacement Surgery?

Improved implants and techniques allow for safer use in younger patients

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A healthcare provider checks on a patient's knee while they sit on a chair in their hospital room.
March 4, 2021/Orthopaedics

Can You Be Too Old for Hip or Knee Replacement?

Plus, tips on how to recover

injection into knee
February 24, 2021/Orthopaedics

Joint Preservation vs. Replacement: What’s Your Best Option?

How to maintain your mobility well beyond retirement

A person outside stretching
October 1, 2020/Exercise & Fitness

The Best Exercises To Keep Your Joints Healthy

The goal is a balance of aerobic activity, flexibility exercises and muscle strengthening

Elderly woman suffering from arthritic pain in her wrist
October 31, 2019/Orthopaedics

When Is Wrist Surgery Needed for Arthritis?

When arthritis becomes severe enough, surgical options can fuse, remove or replace

Illustration of Reversed shoulder replacement
March 31, 2019/Orthopaedics

Facing Shoulder Surgery? Is Joint Replacement or Fusion Best for You?

An orthopaedic surgeon outlines the alternatives

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