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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Patients who have chronic hip pain that is impacting their ability to live a higher quality of life with both work and play may want to work with an orthopedic team to discuss the possibility of undergoing certain restorative procedures with an orthopedic surgeon such as hip replacement. While hip replacement surgery is an extensive
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Patients who are considering hip replacement surgery often have a lot of questions. They want to learn more about the procedure to determine if it is the right choice for their situation. At Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, we work with patients in the area to educate them about their situation and decide if their
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Sore, painful joints with reduced range of motion can significantly impact a patient’s overall quality of life. Patients who deal with joint problems on a daily basis are often dealing with pain when performing even the simplest of daily tasks. At Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, we provide patients with a selection of treatment options
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We’re not as young as we used to be, but we’re not feeling bad for ourselves. In fact, we look at our age as a badge of pride. Not everyone gets to live as long as we have, after all, and we’re thankful we’ve had the wonderful days that we have (and we’re always looking
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