A newer type of artificial hip could be a good option for patients who need their original replacement taken out, according to a new study. Although hip replacement surgery is great at relieving pain and restoring mobility, dislocation is a common complication of the procedure. The risk of this is highest in patients who have… Continue reading A New Path for Patients Needing A Second Hip Replacement
Category: Hip Health
Hip-Surgery Patients Can Suffer Severe Post-Operative Problems
Many patients who had hip surgery are reporting new health problems, including sleep disturbances and cardiovascular disease, for up to two years after their procedure, new research shows. According to a news release from Duke University Medical Center, although such problems can diminish with the return of full mobility, the findings indicate that patients and… Continue reading Hip-Surgery Patients Can Suffer Severe Post-Operative Problems
Dual Mobility Hip Replacement Reduces Risk of Dislocation
More than 330,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. Overall, it is a highly successful procedure. However, as with all surgeries, a risk for complications exists. Dislocation is one of the most common complications after hip replacement and the number one reason for revision surgery. A 2018 study by Geoffrey… Continue reading Dual Mobility Hip Replacement Reduces Risk of Dislocation
Using Multiple Methods to Manage Pain After Joint Replacement Reduces Opioid Prescriptions and Resulting Complications
A multimodal approach to pain management (using two or more different methods or medications to manage pain) rather than using opioids alone was associated with a decrease in opioid use, opioid prescriptions and common opioid-related complications in patients undergoing total hip or knee replacements, according to a study published March 1st 2018 in the Online… Continue reading Using Multiple Methods to Manage Pain After Joint Replacement Reduces Opioid Prescriptions and Resulting Complications
Do You Really Need A Hip Replacement?
If your hips hurt, every position is uncomfortable. Sitting or standing, walking or even lying down—nothing gives you relief. These joints sit near your core and are essential to so much of our movement. No wonder 2.5 million Americans are living with total hip replacements, according to Mayo Clinic research. However, there may be an… Continue reading Do You Really Need A Hip Replacement?
Perioperative Surgical Home Reduces ER Visits and Death in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients
Elderly patients who had emergency repair of a fractured hip were much less likely to die or make a return visit to the emergency room (ER) after discharge if they received care under the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model of care, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2017 annual meeting in October in San Francisco.… Continue reading Perioperative Surgical Home Reduces ER Visits and Death in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients
Take A Vacation with Joint Comfort: Travel Tips for Aching Joints
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Summer may almost be over but there is still time for that long-awaited vacation. Whether it’s a relaxing family trip to the beach or a romantic European adventure that awaits you, there’s one annoying traveler that would be better off staying at home — Joint Discomfort. For many Americans, joint discomfort is that dark cloud… Continue reading Take A Vacation with Joint Comfort: Travel Tips for Aching Joints
What I Wish We Had Known About Hip Replacements Before My Husband’s Surgery
When my husband’s hip and thigh pain prevented us from taking walks together, and then confined him to reclining on the couch watching TV all day, we knew he needed help. After an x-ray showed his ball and socket bones grinding against each other, hip replacement surgery was recommended. To prepare, I talked to everyone… Continue reading What I Wish We Had Known About Hip Replacements Before My Husband’s Surgery
Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Not Always The Best Choice
Although patients over 60 with hip problems might choose minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery instead of a total hip replacement, that may not always be the best option, according to a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in Manhattan. Analyzing patient databases from California and Florida, researchers looked at how many patients ended… Continue reading Arthroscopic Hip Surgery Not Always The Best Choice
Number of Hip Replacements Rising, Number of Surgeons Falling
Total hip replacements nearly doubled among middle aged patients over the past several years. At the same time, there’s been a decline of almost 30 percent in the number of surgeons who do them, and that could have a significant impact on costs and access. Researchers who presented the study at the 2015 Annual Meeting… Continue reading Number of Hip Replacements Rising, Number of Surgeons Falling
Topical TXA in Total Joint Replacement Lowers Blood Transfusion Use
Orthopedic surgeons from The Miriam Hospital in Providence RI, affiliated with Brown University, have conducted a cost-benefit analysis of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) in primary total hip and knee arthroplasty patients that revealed a 12 percent transfusion rate reduction – from 17.5 percent to 5.5 percent – with no significant difference in complication rates. In… Continue reading Topical TXA in Total Joint Replacement Lowers Blood Transfusion Use
How to Have A Good Recovery after Hip Surgery
According to the latest statistics, more than 2.5 million people in the United States have had hip replacements. A successful hip replacement can make life easier by maximizing mobility and maintaining independent living. It’s crucial that you know how to make a good recovery so you can maximize the effects of the procedure. Here, experts… Continue reading How to Have A Good Recovery after Hip Surgery