Whereas a knee replacement is more of a resurfacing, a total hip replacement does take out the entire joint. In a traditional hip replacement, the cup (acetabulum) is reamed out. A metal cup is inserted into the pelvis at the proper angle. A piece...
According to the "Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery," hip replacement procedures will have grown to 572,100 from 208,600 by 2030, However, with a mortality rate of only 0.34 percent, hip replacement surgery is considered to be one of the safest...
You may be concerned with what is safe and not safe to do after your hip replacement surgery. However, it's usually safe to continue your pre-surgery martial arts routine, though you may have to adjust it slightly to compensate for your new hip....
Surgical-site wounds can become infected with a variety of bacteria. The most common organisms include: S. aureus, S. epidermidis, and gram-negative enteric bacteria, such as Serratia marcescens and anaerobes.These infections can cause many...
Hip replacement surgery involves replacing either the ball or the socket component of the hip joint, or both. The ball component is the femoral head and the socket is the acetabulum. The goal of hip replacement is to improve the quality of life...
The rounded top of the thighbone, or femur, fits into a concave socket in the pelvis at the hip bone, allowing for full range of movement. A hip fracture occurs when some part of the upper portion of the thighbone breaks, causing pain and...
Hip fractures are a serious orthopedic problem, especially in the elderly. They can significantly impact a person's ability to be self-sufficient and seriously impair mobility, even after healing. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over...
Hip fractures are very serious orthopedic injuries, especially in the elderly. They can lead to higher mortality rates in this age group, and can require lengthy and costly hospitalization and rehabilitation. There are several different types of...
Total hip replacement is one of the most common surgical procedures performed. According to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, 193,000 procedures are done annually. The primary goal of the surgery is to decrease or eliminate pain so...
According to "The Journal of The American Medical Association," a pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin that results from unrelieved pressure due to impaired mobility. As stated by Courtney Lyder in JAMA, it is estimated that 1.3 million to 3...
Whether you've injured your hip or undergone some type of orthopedic procedure, such as partial or full hip replacement or resurfacing, a number of exercises can and should be done to increase strength and range of motion. Such exercises can help...
Hip replacement is one of the most frequently performed joint replacement surgeries in the United States. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that more than 193,000 Americans undergo total hip replacement surgery each year....
Hip joint structures commonly injured include bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and pillow-like sacs, or bursas. A partial or complete tear, break or inflammation of a person's hip structures will induce pain, swelling, and an inability to bear...
Hip injuries are common in those who participate in sports that demand explosive movements of the hip muscles. Weak lower abdominal muscles and tight ligaments also can contribute to hip muscle injuries. After having been cleared by the physician...
Total hip replacement is major surgery, and as such runs the risk of post-operative complications. Neuropathy, or nerve damage, represents one potential obstacle to complete healing following a hip replacement. If you experience partial or...
Hip fractures can result in life-threatening complications, such as blood clots that originate in the deep veins of the legs. These blockages can then travel to the heart or to the lungs, where they can cause strokes or pulmonary embolisms....
The knee is an important joint in your body that allows you to walk. The knee is actually the largest joint in your body and its most susceptible to trauma, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Unfortunately, if this...
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, coursing from the lower spine to the legs. It is the main highway for conveying motor and sensory information to and from each of the lower limbs. Due to its large size and expanse throughout the...
