Hip Replacement Surgery and its Impact on Quality of Life

Hip Replacement Surgery and its Impact on Quality of Life

The first attempt to replace a malfunctioning joint with a prosthesis occurred in 1891 when a German surgeon used an ivory facsimile to replace the head of a femur damaged by tuberculosis. Although Professor Glück’s attempt may have ended in failure, it inspired other...
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Technology in Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Technology in Orthopaedics

How Technological Advances Have Changed The Role of the Orthopaedic Surgeon   The sub-speciality of medicine known as orthopaedics is ancient. However, the early Roman and Greek practitioners were limited to treating fractures, amputating the affected limbs when...
Joint Replacement  | Pre-Op Education

Joint Replacement | Pre-Op Education

Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery and Post-Operative Recovery   Regardless of whether the surgery is relatively straightforward or complex, the surgeon will discuss details of the procedure, explain the associated potential risks and provide advice on how...
Joint Pain | Joint Specialist

Joint Pain | Joint Specialist

Some Common Causes of Joint Pain   The adult human body has between 250 and 350 joints, depending on how you define them. Some are immovable, like those of the skull. Others are only capable of limited movement, such as that between the ribs and the sternum. The...