Could IV Acetaminophen Reduce the Need for Opioid Medication After Hip Replacement?
A common concern among patients considering joint replacement is how much pain they’ll experience after surgery. Pain control is a top priority at HSS. In
New Year, New Knee
Knee pain is a very common problem. If your knee has been bothering you for a while or keeping you from activities you enjoy, the
Ask the Expert: Metal Allergies
It’s uncommon, but people can be allergic to the metal in the implant. Dr. Geoffrey Westrich, Orthopedic Surgeon, explains. Knee replacement is a highly successful
What You Need to Know About Revision Surgery
Hundreds of thousands of hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States each year and they are highly successful in eliminating pain,
Ask the Expert: Dr. Geoffrey Westrich, Orthopedic Surgeon, Answers Your Questions About Hip Arthroplasty vs. Hip Arthroscopy
Q1. I need hip surgery – what determines if I need arthroplasty or arthroscopy surgery? If you have hip arthritis, arthroplasty (hip replacement) is needed to