About Hip Replacement

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 […]

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 […]

Avascular necrosis (AVN), also known as osteonecrosis, is a condition where the blood supply to a portion of bone is reduced or interrupted. Without adequate blood flow, the bone tissue begins to die, leading to the collapse of the bone structure. This condition most commonly affects the hip joint, but it can also occur in other bones such as the knees, shoulders, and ankles.