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Hip replacements are pretty common these days. In fact, chances are likely that you know some people who have had one. If that’s the case, you’ve likely heard about their experiences, and you might feel like you have a good understanding of what to expect when you go in for one of your own. While […]
Technology has greatly improved the way doctors approach hip and knee replacement surgeries — in terms of both surgical approach and healing time. With the minimally-invasive techniques that I specialize in, patients can be out of a knee replacement surgery and walking without the assistance of a cane in as soon as three weeks. That’s […]
What do knee replacement surgery rehabilitation and disciplining toddlers have in common? Anyone who has spent time with a toddler knows there is little reasoning with a determined 2-year-old! Anyone who has had knee surgery knows there is little control over why and when pain occurs in the weeks right after surgery. I found that […]
When it comes to getting a new joint, the idea of dedicating weeks to recovery can seem a little bit overwhelming, especially if you envision spending several days at a hospital or rehab facility while you heal. Although this is a common concern among many of my patients, the truth is that it is not […]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my patients over the years, it’s that they really know how to live life to the fullest. My clients come from all walks of life, and their interests and hobbies range from hiking and biking to ballroom dancing and gardening. Several of them also enjoy hitting the road […]
If you or a loved one are getting ready for a hip replacement surgery, you’re probably hearing a lot of different information from a lot of different sources. While this can prove helpful if you are nervous about a procedure, it can also cause confusion. Information overload is a legitimate problem, and sometimes you just need […]
You probably know John Madden as an NFL coaching great, Hall-of-Famer and Super Bowl champ. But did you know that the 80-year-old is also one of the thousands of Americans who have received a hip replacement? Earlier this month, NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci shared that Madden would not be attending the annual “John Madden and […]
I see a lot of patients who are having knee pain and want to make a change in their lives. They are usually very excited about the idea of getting back to the activities that they love, whether that is hiking, gardening, dancing, or just spending time with family in New York and around the […]
When we get into a busy routine and are distracted by activities, it’s easy to overlook how hard our body is working. However, the ways we move and treat our body matter, especially when it comes to joint health. Our joints play a pivotal role in the way we function on a day-to-day basis, so […]
As Americans live longer, arthritis becomes a more and more common infirmity. In a great many cases, the joints affected are the hips and knees. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) estimates that in less than 15 years, there may be a need for 500,000 hip replacements and 3,000,000 knee replacements among […]