6 Causes of Hip Pain at Night
Hip pain at night can make it more difficult to sleep, but the effects don't stop there. Twisting and turning to find a more comfortable position to sleep in combined with lack of sleep can contribute to health and quality of life issues that you experience during the day, too.
Knee replacement options: What are some types and considerations?
There are multiple approaches to surgery, including traditional, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted. A surgeon can also choose from various implants based on ligament stability and other factors, such as deformity, previous trauma, or prior surgery.
Chondromalica: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Chondromalacia patella, also known as runner's knee, is a knee condition that can cause pain and grinding when the knee is flexed. It's due to the breakdown in the cartilage on the undersurface of the kneecap (patella) that causes bones to rub against each other. Overuse (especially from running or cycling), trauma, such as a fracture, or a misalignment of the kneecap and femur can all cause chondromalacia.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery Timeline
The 12 weeks of your knee replacement recovery period are very important. Committing to a plan and encouraging yourself to do as much as possible each day will help you heal faster. Rehabilitation begins right after you wake up from surgery.
What is avascular necrosis and how does it affect bones?
What happens when the blood supply to your bones is somehow damaged? The condition has a name, avascular necrosis, and it can trigger the death of bone cells.
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