Ajay Srivastava MDOct 25, 20215 min readAnesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery Before your joint replacement surgery, your doctor will discuss anesthesia with you. The selection of anesthesia is a major decision that...
Ajay Srivastava MDOct 9, 20213 min readPreparing for Knee and Hip Replacement: Medication Safety ChecklistTREATMENT Preparing for Surgery: Medication Safety Checklist This article is one in a series of patient safety topics that provide...
Ajay Srivastava MDMar 27, 20213 min readPain after Knee and Hip replacementKnee and hip replacement surgery can provide effective long-term pain relief and improve function at the joint [1]. However, you should...
Ajay Srivastava MDMar 27, 20212 min readWhen should I stop my Blood Thinner (anticoagulation) prior to knee and hip replacementBleeding is relatively common risk of any surgery and especially surgeries like hip or knee arthroplasty. A patient on blood thinners...
Ajay Srivastava MDDec 27, 20192 min readDriving after Hip ReplacementDriving after Hip Replacement The inability to drive after a total hip replacement remains one of the major hurdles in a patient’s...