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Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery: How to optimize recovery
Experience a smoother knee replacement journey with San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists. Our expert team provides in-depth guidance on pre-operative preparation, post-operative care, and recovery. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your options.
Medical Advancements in Hip & Knee Replacement
Experience the future of joint replacement at San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists. Discover groundbreaking advancements in hip and knee surgery, including longer-lasting implants, revolutionary pain management techniques, and image-guided precision. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life. Learn more about how these innovations can benefit you.
Reduced Pain, Quicker Recovery: What to Expect from Tissue-Sparing Joint Replacement
San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists offers tissue-sparing joint replacement, a revolutionary technique pioneered by our own Dr. Harris. This minimally disruptive approach leads to faster recovery, reduced pain, and potentially better long-term outcomes. Click to learn more and see if tissue-sparing surgery is right for you.
Joint Replacement Recovery: 3 Types of Physical TherAPy
Undergoing joint replacement surgery can dramatically improve your mobility, but recovery requires physical therapy. San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists offers personalized plans with outpatient, home health, and inpatient rehab options to fit your needs. Our goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy through a tailored program that rebuilds strength and flexibility.
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!
How to Deal with Hip Flexor Pain
Hip flexor pain is, well, painful. How does this pain occur? Continue reading to find out!
What Is Hip Arthritis?
Have you been experiencing pain in your hips? It might be time to see a physician, as you may be suffering from hip arthritis. This condition is more common than you might think!
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain is something that most people experience. It can be a result of a sports injury, an accident, or even just daily activities. This pain can alter a person’s quality of life if not treated properly. Depending on where a person is feeling the hip pain may be a clue as to what the cause may be.
Crushing Hip Replacement Misconceptions With Dr. Harris
If hip pain has compromised your daily living activities like getting a full night’s rest and all other treatment options have failed, hip replacement surgery might be your ticket a pain free life. Due to the misconceptions surrounding hip replacements, Dr. Harris, MD, FAAOS discusses and crushes the ideas that prevent people with severe hip pain from seeking surgery.
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…!
Hip Resurfacing Testimonial
A patient competes in Iron Man after their hip resurfacing surgery!