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Does Medicare Cover Hip Replacement?
Medicare typically covers hip replacement surgery, providing a doctor confirms the procedure is medically necessary.
Some Patients Are Returning To Hospitals To Finally Get That Knee Replacement, Others Remain Wary Of Elective Surgeries.
Hospitals cautiously resumed serving patients beginning in May, but the return to normal has been more of a jog than a sprint. Few offered every procedure immediately because they needed time to set up new safety measures for staff and patients.
Q&A: Is Joint Replacement Surgery Right For Me?
Joint replacement surgery involves replacing parts of the damaged joint (often the knee, hip or shoulder) with components made out of metal, ceramic and plastic, which replicates the movement of healthy joints.
No Increased Pji Risk Seen With Use Of Direct Anterior Hip Arthroplasty Approach
Direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty does not lead to an increased risk for periprosthetic joint infection, according to a study presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting.
What Helps with Hip Replacement Recovery?
Recovery from hip joint replacement surgery can differ from one person to the next. However, having an idea of what to expect with your recovery can help you plan ahead and prepare for the best outcome.
You Don't Have to Postpone Your Joint Replacement During COVID-19
You Don't Have to Postpone Your Joint Replacement During COVID-19
Has your Joint Replacement Surgery Been Postponed?
Use the time to build up your health mentally and keep pain under control.
How to Prepare for Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery
The recovery period after total knee replacement surgery is crucial to the success of your procedure. it’s best to prepare your home for recovery well before surgery.
Artificial Knee and Hip Replacement Implant Info
What is going to keep your new joint replacement in place? You may never have wondered what was keeping your original joint in place, but having a new artificial joint raises this question. You may even be concerned about the kinds of chemicals that will be used and how they may affect your body.
Obesity Linked to Earlier Need for Knee Replacements
A study led by The University of Western Australia and Fiona Stanley Hospital has found obese patients undergo knee replacements around eight years earlier than those who are a regular weight.