Surgery

How Long Does it Take to Recover from Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

July 26, 2009

Tweet Most patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery want to know when they will be able to return to their normal life. “Recovery time” is a common question posed to specialists and non-specialists alike. There are many factors that can contribute to recovery time, but typically patients can return to normal life activities within 1 to 6 months. To...

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How To Manage Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery

July 18, 2009

Tweet Pain is a major concern for patients who are about to have total knee surgery. Post-operative knee replacement patients want to know what their life will be like after their surgery, how much discomfort they will have, and how many narcotics or other medications they will have to take. Educating yourself about pain before you are in pain...

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