Arthritis is a growing epidemic that causes pain, stiffness and physical disability for millions of people. This, in turn, has been shown to have other negative health consequences including weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and depression. While there are a number...
Joint replacement surgery delivers high patients’ satisfaction when it comes to pain relief and return to activities. As the baby boomer generation now reaches their late 60s and 70s and as the percentage of people with arthritis in their 50s and early 60s increases,...
Our AVATAR joint replacement program is designed to offer customized care to each patient based on individual needs and nuances. Part of this care customization is intended to reduce complications by mitigating any factors that may pose a higher risk. Complications...
Eat healthier: START consuming more plant-based foods and more protein in the weeks before surgery and STOP consuming processed food that have empty calories and a high sugar content. Add vitamins and supplements in the weeks before surgery: We recommend Vitamin C,...
More and more, younger people are presenting to us with advanced arthritis. More and more, older patients continue to remain very active and even play competitive sports. Many of today’s joint replacement patients are otherwise healthy and motivated to return to an...
For years, joint replacement has traditionally been an inpatient surgery where patients would spend several nights in the hospital receiving postoperative care including physical therapy and pain management. The advent of improved surgical techniques, regional...
