Having Total Knee Replacement Surgery? 5 Tips for You

Total knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful surgeries in medical history.

While this procedure used to be exclusively performed on older adults with arthritic joint deterioration, we’re also seeing total knee replacement surgeries in younger patients.

But what does that ultimately mean?

It means that the vast majority of those 800,000 have been able to regain their mobility without the agonizing pain they had before.

Each of those surgeries represents a grandfather now able to play with his children, an athlete being able to return to the basketball court, or someone who can move more comfortably.

Are you having joint replacement surgery? We have 5 useful tips to help you.

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5 Important Things to Expect When Having Knee Replacement Surgery

At first, the cortisone shots helped with your knee pain and discomfort. However, recently, they’ve become less effective.

You’ve realized this is not a long-term solution.

It’s time.

After months – or maybe even years—of coping with joint pain, you and your physician have decided that knee replacement surgery will give you the new lease on life that you want and deserve.

We’ve performed thousands of knee replacements for Triangle residents, and we’re often asked what to expect after surgery. We believe these five important elements will provide the information you need.

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What You Need to Know When Going to the Orthopaedic Surgeon

I have been involved in orthopaedics for decades — in fact, pretty much all my life. I remember my orthopaedist as well as I remember my pediatrician. Showing up for being pigeon-toed, bow-legged, multiple injuries and eventually coming full circle and being allowed to work with him as a medical student.

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What To Expect After Shoulder Replacement Surgery

If you have considered or perhaps scheduled shoulder replacement surgery with your orthopedic surgeon, chances are you have been struggling with shoulder pain and discomfort for a long time.

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Raleigh Bone & Joint Now Offering Direct Anterior Hip Replacement

We are excited to offer the newest techniques in hip replacement including the DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH which provides for faster recovery, less time out from activity and work, and smaller incisions. Dr. Jones and Dr. Benedict are both performing this newest technique for the benefit of our patient’s recovery. As always, we strive to stay involved with the latest, safest and most beneficial services for the Triangle area and beyond.

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