Many people ask me how long they have to wait to have the second hip replacement. Following the first procedure, I ask that patients wait a minimum of three weeks to schedule the second hip replacement. Over the last several
Following knee replacement surgery, many patients are concerned or surprised by the amount of swelling or even warmth noted about their knee. This occurs almost uniformly after a knee replacement surgery. There’s swelling as the body tries to build scar
Hip and Knee replacement are preformed with metal and plastic. Typically this is titanium or cobalt chrome. You can expect it, at the airport, to set off the alarms. My advice is to let the attendant know, or the security
After hip, knee, or shoulder arthroscopy, when you change your dressing, you may notice that you don’t have sutures in your wounds. I prefer this. However, if there is bleeding from the wound during surgery, I may place a suture
After hip, knee, or shoulder surgery, many patients ask my why their joint is so stiff at night. The reason is simple. At night you’re not typically moving the joint. You may notice even after sitting for long periods of
After surgery, you will have a follow up appointment with our office. This may be in one to three weeks after surgery. You may see myself, one of my partners, or my physicians assistant. This will help us get everyone
Regardless of the surgery of the hip, knee of shoulder that you may have had, we will begin physical therapy almost immediately. This may be as early as a day of two days after surgery. The important thing is to
Everybody’s concern after surgery is getting back to the activities they enjoy. Following therapy, your physical therapists and myself will recommend when it is safe for you to return to activities such as tennis, bowling, golf, or even ultimate fighting.
