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 Replacement
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
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