Managing Constipation after Surgery
Unfortunately, constipation is a common side effect of surgery. It can happen for a few different reasons: the anesthesia used during the procedure, pain medications
What Does Life Look Like After a Knee Replacement?
In a modern knee replacement, what we’re doing is replacing the surfaces of the knee joint, not the joint itself. The tendons, ligaments and all
How Do You Know If You Need a Knee Replacement?
Osteoarthritis of the knees becomes increasingly common as people get older. When the cartilage that’s supposed to provide cushioning between the bones that meet at
Shoulder Instability: When is Arthroscopic Surgery Not Enough?
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. Shoulder instability (or shoulder dislocation) occurs when the humerus (or ball part of the shoulder) is forced
What Does Life Look Like After a Hip Replacement?
During hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, portions of your hip joint that have been damaged by disease are removed and replaced with