Fluid After Knee Replacement: Understanding Types, Causes, Management, and Concerns
After knee replacement surgery, fluid accumulation around the joint is a common, normal physiological response to trauma, primarily consisting of infl...
By Hart
Category: Orthopedic Surgery & Recovery
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Rehabilitation
The fastest and most effective recovery from shoulder replacement surgery hinges on a disciplined approach, integrating strict adherence to your surge...
By Jordan
Ankle Arthroscopy: Recovery Stages, Rehabilitation, and Expectations
The recovery process after ankle arthroscopy is a structured, multi-phase journey focused on managing pain, restoring motion, building strength, and r...
By Jordan
Knee Arthroscopy: Recovery Timeline, Walking Milestones, and Rehabilitation
While most individuals can walk functionally without support within 2-6 weeks after knee arthroscopy, achieving a truly normal, pain-free gait with fu...
By Jordan
Total Knee Replacement: Understanding Post-Operative Pain, Recovery Stages, and Warning Signs
Pain is a normal and expected part of Total Knee Replacement (TKR) recovery that gradually decreases over weeks and months, but persistent, severe, or...
By Hart
Hip Replacement Surgery: Understanding Post-Operative Pain, Causes, and Management
After hip replacement surgery, initial pain is from surgical trauma, but persistent discomfort often stems from muscle soreness, nerve irritation, and...
By Alex
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA): Post-Operative Restrictions, Recovery, and Long-Term Care
After reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA), strict post-operative restrictions, especially avoiding shoulder extension, external rotation, and i...
By Jordan
ACL Surgery: Walking Progression, Recovery Phases, and Gait Retraining
Yes, walking is a critical and carefully managed component of rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, with timin...
By Hart
Hip Replacement Recovery: Why a Pillow Between Legs is Crucial for Alignment, Healing, and Dislocation Prevention
Sleeping with a pillow between your legs after hip replacement surgery is crucial to maintain optimal hip alignment, prevent dislocation of the new jo...
By Jordan
