Our hips are essential in how we move. They are responsible for everything from walking to climbing stairs and lifting objects. When they cause us pain, it can impact our quality of life. Sometimes pain relievers can help, but when hip discomfort returns, you may need to consider other options. Here are a few signs […]
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Statistically speaking, the vast majority of patients who undergo a hip or knee replacement tend to do so after many months or years of postponement. We know from clinical experience that the hesitancy often lies in not knowing what to expect. After recovering from a joint replacement, patients often express that they wish they hadn’t
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The hips and the knees are some of our most-used joints, and the most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. When the joints begin to break down into an arthritic state, the symptoms can become debilitating if not treated properly. Often, what happens is that the person with stiff, achy joints slows down their activity level, believing
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Having hip replacement can feel stressful. Many patients still think that this surgical procedure is a major endeavor that will require them to stay in the hospital or a rehab center for several days. Just over a decade ago, that may have been true. Today, though, hip replacement surgery is routinely performed as an outpatient
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One of the largest joints in the human body is the hip joint. In addition to being substantial in size, it is also an integral part of movement of the body each and every day. When patients are dealing with problems of the hip joint, such as restriction and pain, they may wonder when it
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In the human body, the hip is one of the largest joints. It is essential for everyday movements and patients can be kept from enjoying their favorite activities due to pain in the hip. When men and women have restriction of the hip due to trauma or arthritis, it can become painful and impact their
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One of the largest joints in the entire body that offer the most weight-bearing is that of the hip joint. The hip joint includes the thigh bone and pelvis, which are ball-and-socket joints that allow us to stand and walk correctly. When arthritis or other types of conditions are impacting these joints, it can bring
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When patients are dealing with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, or osteoarthritis, many joints throughout the body can be impacted. Patients may deal with a variety of issues that may impact their quality of life, including difficulty walking, pain, and stiffness when their hips are damaged from these issues. In most cases, a
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of total hip replacements are performed in the United States. At Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, we understand the need for hip replacement to restore the function and quality of life for many of our patients. A total hip replacement procedure is performed when patients are dealing with significant pain
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