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What Not to Do After Joint Replacement surgery
Regaining mobility after joint replacement surgery is fantastic, but proper care is key! Our guide explains what not to do to protect your new joint. Learn why high-impact activities are off-limits, discover the best low-impact exercises for recovery, and find out why following your doctor's recovery plan is crucial. Ensure a smooth recovery and get back to enjoying life with these essential post-surgery tips!
Hip Replacement Recovery: A Detailed Timeline
Chronic hip pain slowing you down? Hip replacement surgery can be a path back to an active life. This guide simplifies your recovery journey - timeline, pain management, and expert tips. Read it and get ready to move again!
Let’s Talk Joint Replacement – A Q&A With Dr. Broome
Dr. Broome emphasizes the 'trifecta of joint replacements,' highlighting the importance of a surgeon's experience, advanced pain management techniques, and the choice of a specialized surgical facility. His approach at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists focuses on less invasive surgical methods and opioid-sparing pain protocols, ensuring a quicker and more comfortable recovery for patients.
Does Your Hospital have Advanced Certification For Joint Replacement?
We are now partnering with the South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital to obtain for the hospital, a certification for advanced total joint programs.
Who Are All The People In The OR?
When you make it to surgery, you might notice that there are a number of different people in the operating room apart from just a surgeon.
LONG-TERM TESTING FOR SMITH + NEPHEW with dr. broome
Dr. Broome specializes in knee replacement surgery, and his research and studies have led him to believe that Smith + Nephew knee implants are the best choice for his patients!
The Best Knee Replacement - Smith + Nephew with Dr. Broome
Our main goal is for our patients to feel comfortable and pain-free after their knee replacement surgery. That’s why we have chosen the top-tier knee implant, Smith + Nephew, to relieve any pain you are experiencing.
The Importance Of Good Nutrition
It is important to provide your body with all the nutrients and vitamins it needs to work its best on a day to day basis.
Dr. Broome’s Take On A Patient Looking For A Second Opinion
Dr. Broome believes a patient needs to know the right questions to ask during a consultation, and sometimes those don't really come to mind until you walk out of the door of a doctor’s office. This is one of the reasons why Dr. Broome encourages second opinions.
Dr. Broome DIVES INTO: TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENTS
In a total hip replacement, we remove the ball to insert metal and plastic to make up for bone and cartilage loss. These parts are artificial, but serve the same function as our own. There are no nerves in the metal or plastic so the pain associated with the rubbing of ‘bone on bone’ in the joint is relieved.
Straight from DR. Harris: total HIP REPLACEMENT 101
In a total hip replacement, we remove the ball to insert metal and plastic to make up for bone and cartilage loss. These parts are artificial, but serve the same function as our own. There are no nerves in the metal or plastic so the pain associated with the rubbing of ‘bone on bone’ in the joint is relieved.
Complete Hip Replacement Testimonial
One top notch doctor complete hip replacement May 7th 2014 and then on July 4th 2014 see Jim ride…!
Knee Replacement Testimonial
A Total Knee Replacement patient runs in a marathon!