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Recovering from a total knee replacement is a slow process and can feel, in the immediate postoperative period, like very little progress is being made. However, a dedicated and consistent approach to recovering will always yield the best results.

It is important to try to mobilize as soon as possible after your knee replacement surgery. This will be tricky immediately following the surgery as you will feel sore and have some pain, which will hopefully be controlled by the pain medications your surgeon will prescribe you.

Read the rest of this Total Knee Replacement Recovery Guide article below.
https://www.cortho.org/knee/recovery/

Hip or Leg swelling after hip replacement surgery is a natural response of the body to the trauma endured by the tissues during the surgery. Normally the swelling would decrease over a period of days, weeks, or even months.

However, excessive swelling after hip replacement may also be a sign of infection or deep vein thrombosis. The treating surgeon usually prescribes medications after the surgery to prevent infection and deep vein thrombosis.

Read the rest of this Swelling after Hip Replacement article below.
https://www.cortho.org/hip/swelling-after-hip-replacement/

Hip joint is a large weight bearing ball and socket joint. The ball is formed by the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) which fits into a socket formed by the acetabulum, which is part of the large pelvic bone.

The ball and the socket are covered by a smooth glistening white tissue known as cartilage. It helps in the smooth gliding of the ball in various movements about the joint such as walking, running,squatting, sitting cross legged.

Learn more about Anatomy of the Hip Joint at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/hip/avascular-necrosis/

Fractures of the vertebral column commonly result from motor vehicle accidents, a fall from a height, gunshot injuries, or sports injuries. The compression fractures of the vertebra commonly result in trivial falls in the elderly population as a result of osteoporosis.

The fractures of the spine may sometimes be managed with conservative treatment such as bracing but occasionally may require operative management.

Read the rest of this Fractures of the Spine article below.
https://www.cortho.org/spine/fractures-of-the-spine/

An audible clock or snapping sensation which may or may not be painful when the patients move the hip is known as snapping hip/coxa saltans or dancer�s hip. The snap is caused by the motion of muscles and tendons over the bony structures around the Hip joint.

The sound/sensation occurs during activities such as walking, getting up from a chair, swinging leg, or engaging in sports activities involving the hip.

Learn more about Snapping Hip Syndrome at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/hip/snapping-hip-syndrome/

A number of patients suffer from bilateral hip arthritis requiring a total hip replacement of both the hip joints. The total joint replacement of both the hips may be performed in a staged manner or in a single sitting. The replacement surgery of both the hips done in one surgery is known as simultaneous total hip replacement.

Read the rest of this Bilateral Total Hip Replacement (Simultaneous) article below.
https://www.cortho.org/hip/total-hip-replacement/bilateral-total-hip-replacement/

Muscle spasms in the back are defined as sudden involuntary tightness of the muscles surrounding the spine. Back spasms may affect people of all age groups and are commonly caused by certain movements/activities or underlying spine disease.

Muscle spasms in the back are frequently treated with conservative therapies and rarely need surgery in case of structural spine diseases.

Learn more about Back Muscle Spasms at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/spine/back-muscle-spasms/

Total disc replacement is a surgical procedure to replace and mimic the function of the natural intervertebral disc. The procedure is currently performed for diseased cervical or lumbar intervertebral disk.

The artificial disk replacement has the advantage of maintaining the mobility of the involved segment as compared to fusion surgery

Read more about Total Disc Replacement in the link below.
https://www.cortho.org/spine/total-disc-replacement/

Revision spine surgery is done in a patient who has previously undergone a spine surgery that has not met the expectations of the patient or the surgeon.

Revision spine surgeries are usually performed on prior surgeries of the neck or the lower back. The revision of spine surgeries is usually more complicated than primary spine surgery.

Read the rest of this Revision Spine Surgery article below.
https://www.cortho.org/spine/revision-surgery/

Revision hip replacement is a surgery to replace the components of a Total Hip replacement. Hip is a large ball and socket joint which may be damaged due to arthritis or other cause. The surgery involves replacing the parts forming the Hip joint with prosthetic/man made parts.

Total hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in modern medicine. On an average, hip replacement surgery may last for 15-20 years or more.

Learn more about Revision Hip Replacement at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/hip/revision-hip-replacement/

Hip replacement surgery is considered one of the most successful operations in modern medicine. The surgery relieves the pain and stiffness caused by various affections of the hip joint promising patients a lifestyle they enjoyed before the disease.

Traditionally the surgery has been usually performed from the back (posterior approach) and side (lateral) of the hip. Recently, surgeons have been performing surgeries from the front known as the anterior approach. The anterior approach offers a faster recovery rate and less postoperative pain.

Read more about Anterior Hip Replacement in the link below.
https://www.cortho.org/hip/anterior-hip-replacement/

Scoliosis is the abnormal side to side curvature of the spine. The shape and size of the vertebrae in the cervical, thoracic and sacral segments result in a characteristic double ��S�� shape of the vertebral column.

The cervical spine is naturally bent with an inward curve, the thoracic is bent with an outward curve and the lumbar is bent with an inward curve. The natural curves of the spine help the spine in bearing weight and provide more flexibility in movement.

Read the rest of this Scoliosis article below.
https://www.cortho.org/spine/scoliosis/

The nerve root block is usually performed in patients who present with radiculopathy, also known as Sciatica. These patients present with pain radiating down from their back of buttocks, into their thigh and calf usually along the outer or the back of the thigh and leg.

The pain may go into the foot also. This pain may be associated with tingling or numbness. Most of these patients have disk herniation or degenerative stenosis with compression of the nerve root leading to symptoms.

Learn more about Selective Nerve Root Block at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/spine/selective-nerve-root-block/

Robotic hip replacement surgery is a surgery that is performed to replace a patient�s hip, after suffering from arthritis or anther condition which has led to a degenerative joint disease within their hip.

The surgery itself is performed by a surgeon with the assistance of a robot with a built in computer system that allows for more precise calculations of where bony cuts need to be made in order to remove the arthritis fully from the patients hip.

Read the rest of this Robotic Hip Replacement article below.
https://www.cortho.org/hip/robotic-hip-replacement/

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is one of the most commonly performed neck surgeries. The ACDF surgery is done to relieve symptoms associated with compression of the spinal cord or the spinal nerves in the cervical region.

The recovery after ACDF surgery may vary from patient to patient due to different baseline health and the type of ACDF surgery performed.

Read the rest of this Recovery after ACDF Surgery article below.
https://www.cortho.org/spine/acdf-recovery/

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Leg length discrepancy is the occurrence of uneven leg length after a total hip replacement surgery. The leg length discrepancy is a rare complication and may be a result of an actual leg shortening or lengthening or may simply be functional.

Functional leg length discrepancy occurs when the patient perceives the limb to be shorter or longer without actual change in limb length.

Read the rest of this Leg Length Discrepancy After Hip Replacement article below.
https://www.cortho.org/hip/leg-length-discrepancy-after-hip-replacement/

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Anterior hip replacement is a hip replacement surgery performed through an anterior surgical approach. Traditionally, hip replacements have been performed through posterior or lateral approaches. Both of these surgical approaches involve dissection of muscles or tendons that are involved in a normal gait cycle � the process of walking.

The anterior surgical approach is unique in that it involves minimal disruption to the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip joint, and as such, allows for quicker recovery from the hip replacement procedure.

Read the rest of this Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty article below.
https://www.cortho.org/hip/direct-anterior-total-hip-arthroplasty/

The knee joint is made up of four bones. The femur or thighbone is the bone connecting the hip to the knee. The tibia or shinbone connects the knee to the ankle. The patella (kneecap) is the small bone in front of the knee and rides on the knee joint as the knee bends.

The fibula is a thinner bone running parallel to the tibia on its outside. The knee joint acts like a hinge but with some degrees of rotation also.

Learn more about Knee Anatomy at this link
https://www.cortho.org/knee/knee-anatomy/

Shoulder impingement syndrome is one of the most common cause of pain in adult shoulder. It is usually caused due to repetitive overhead activities like in racquet game players, swimmers, painters, etc. This pain may lead to some weakness also.

Certain tests are done in the office by the physician which help in confirmation of the diagnosis to suggest the diagnosis, confirmation of the diagnosis as well as ruling out of other conditions like rotator cuff tear can be done by performing an MRI of the shoulder joint.

Learn more about Shoulder Impingement at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/shoulder/shoulder-impingement/

Physical therapy forms an essential part of the rehabilitation following microdiscectomy surgery. Microdiscectomy surgery involves the removal of the herniated intervertebral disc to help patients suffering from back pain and sciatica.

Following the surgery, physical therapy helps in both strengthening the muscles of the back and increasing the flexibility to prevent future herniations and complications.

Read more about Physical Therapy after Microdiscectomy in the link below.
https://www.cortho.org/spine/microscopic-endoscopic-discectomy/physical-therapy-after-microdiscectomy/

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgery by orthopedic surgeons. The surgery offers relief from knee pain and increases mobility.

Common causes for knee pain include arthritis caused by primary osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and secondary arthritis. The surgery is performed when all conservative forms of management are exhausted.

Read the rest of this Knee Arthroplasty Implants article below.
https://www.cortho.org/knee/total-knee-replacement/knee-arthroplasty-implants/

The knee joint is a very complex joint, which is made by the lower end of the thigh bone or the femur on the top and the upper end of the shin bone or the tibia below. It also has knee cap or the patella in front, which essentially moves in a groove over the front of the lower end of the thigh bone called trochlea.

The lower end of the thigh bone and the upper end of the shin bone articulate with each other in two compartments, the inner or the medial compartment and the outer or the lateral compartment.

Learn more about Knee Meniscus at this link
https://www.cortho.org/knee/meniscus/

With hip being the body's largest ball-and-socket joint, a variety of things can happen that cause the cartilage to wear down and cause pain. Osteoarthritis is the main reason people end up getting hip surgery. It develops gradually over the years from discomfort to a more severe pain. If you suffer with hip pain, learn more about the treatment options for you at: https://www.cortho.org/hip/

Revision total knee replacement is the surgical procedure to replace the components of a prior knee replacement. Primary total knee replacement is one of the most common surgeries performed by orthopaedic surgeons. Common indications for a knee replacement include arthritis caused by primary osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and secondary arthritis.

Total knee replacement offers excellent pain relief and restores prior mobility. Total knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries of the twentieth century in the history of modern medicine.

Read the rest of this Revision Total Knee Replacement Surgery article below.
https://www.cortho.org/knee/revision-knee-surgery/

Total knee replacement surgery has revolutionized the management of knee arthritis requiring replacement surgery. The number of patients undergoing knee replacements has increased drastically over the past decade.

A number of young patients are undergoing knee replacement surgeries due to various knee conditions.

Learn more about Patient-Specific Knee Replacement � Customized Implants Vs Customized Cutting Blocks at this link:
https://www.cortho.org/knee/patient-specific-knee-replacement-customized-implants-vs-customized-cutting-blocks/

Proper posture is one of the best ways to maintain spine health. Posture helps with:

⭐️ Blood flow
⭐️ Keeping nerves and blood vessels healthy
⭐️ Supporting your muscles, tendons, and ligaments
⭐️ Fewer headaches

When you make good posture a habit, you are less likely to experience back and neck pain.

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an inflammatory arthritis that affects children aged 16 years or less. The symptoms typically last for 6 weeks or more and a number of joints may be involved including the spine.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis was previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis but it is now known that it is not simply rheumatoid arthritis of the children. The disease encompasses a wide range of symptoms and the cause of JIA is unknown.

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