Physiotherapy is necessary after joint replacement therapy
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Physiotherapy is necessary after joint replacement therapy

Joint replacement surgery is a procedure of orthopedic surgery in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. It is important to get moving and functioning as soon as joint replacement surgery is done otherwise the following can occur: decreased blood flow to the area can negatively affect healing at the surgical site….

Health Benefits of an Orthopedic Surgery
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Health Benefits of an Orthopedic Surgery

What is an Orthopedic Surgery? Orthopedic surgery or otherwise known as orthopedics, is concerned with health conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system including joints, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues. Doctors who major in orthopedic surgery are known as orthopedic surgeons, and use surgical and non-surgical treatment methods to reduce the debilitating…

Reasons For Joint Replacement

Reasons For Joint Replacement

Why Do Some People Require Joint Replacements? Surgical joint replacement is always the last line of treatment, used only when other types of treatment, such as medications and physical therapy, are not sufficient to relieve pain and immobility. Fortunately for those who suffer, however, technological advances have made joint replacement a safe and effective option….