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Opioid (Narcotic) medications such as Oxycodone (Percocet), Hydrocodone (Norco), Codeine, Morphine, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Tramadol (Ultram) can be effective for short-term pain relief after surgery, but they come with serious risks, including dependence, fatal overdose and life-threatening addiction. Research shows that the longer a person takes opioids, the higher the risk of developing a long-term reliance […]

Overview After hip or knee replacement surgery, the primary goal during the first two weeks is to allow your body to heal while regaining your range of motion. It’s essential to keep your activity level low during this period, focusing on reducing swelling and giving your body the time it needs to recover. Activity After […]

A healthy diet and research backed supplements can help you reduce swelling and improve your recovery.

Information about how best to prepare for your upcoming surgery

You can read all about hip arthritis, through the AAOS patient information package below:     Hip replacement surgery may be necessary when hip arthritis causes significant damage to the hip joint, leading to pain and impaired function. Here are some signs that it may be time to consider hip replacement surgery: Persistent Pain: Pain in […]

You can usually resume driving once you are off narcotic pain medications and can safely operate a vehicle. Your reaction time after surgery is slowed for at least 2 weeks. Typically, patients will return to driving around 4-6 weeks post-surgery, you should be confident in your ability to brake in emergency situations before you resume […]

Pain management after surgery is being approached differently than it has been in the past. Your body will interpret surgery as a new trauma and will respond with swelling and inflammation. In fact, swelling and pain will worsen for about the first 7 days and then will typically decrease as you continue to recover. To […]

Most patients return to normal activities, with some patients returning to high activity levels and competitive sport. Please bear in mind that high-impact activities like running or jumping may lead to decreased lifespan of the implant. Dr. Montgomery does not apply any formal activity restrictions and you can discuss specific activities with him if you […]

Joint replacements will commonly set off metal detectors, but not always. Due to the high number of patients with hip and knee replacements, patients are no longer required to provide documentation of their hip or knee replacement. If the required, inform the security agent of your hip or knee replacement, they may have to perform […]

Preparing for surgery includes stopping certain medications, arranging for help at home, and optimizing your health through diet and exercise. Please review the patient education section of this website for more information and be sure to check out these other helpful resources: Dr. Adam Rosen’s Youtube Channel is full of great information and videos: Dr. […]