Knee Replacement

Anesthesia 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...

Preparing for Knee and Hip Replacement: Medication Safety Checklist

TREATMENT Preparing for Surgery: Medication Safety Checklist This article is one in a series of patient safety topics that provide...

Pain after Knee and Hip replacement

Knee and hip replacement surgery can provide effective long-term pain relief and improve function at the joint [1]. However, you should...

When should I stop my Blood Thinner (anticoagulation) prior to knee and hip replacement

Bleeding is relatively common risk of any surgery and especially surgeries like hip or knee arthroplasty. A patient on blood thinners...

Driving after Knee Replacement

Inability to drive after total knee replacement remains one of the major hurdle in patient’s independence after surgery. Historically...

Preparing for knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful operations that leads to a terrific outcome for most patients. You and your...