Arthroplasty

Total Joint Replacement and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients

Patients who have had a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) demonstrate excellent long-term outcomes with increased mobility and improved ability to complete their activities of daily living. However, there is still an ongoing debate whether patients who have undergone TJA are at an increased risk of falls and fragility fractures. According to a new research article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons®, authors compared the fall rates of nearly 500,000 cases of osteoarthritic patients and found those who underwent TJA  experienced a significantly lower number of falls post-op than those who did not have the surgery.

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Global cases of hip, knee osteoarthritis exceed 300 million

There were more than 300 million cases of hip and knee osteoarthritis reported worldwide in 2017, with figures expected to rise even further in the future, particularly among women, according to data published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

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What Should I Expect from a Double Hip Replacement?

During a hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty), your surgeon works to remove parts of your hip joint that have been damaged, then replaces them with new, artificial parts.

Most of the time, hip replacement surgery is performed on one side of the hip (unilateral). But sometimes, hip replacements are done on both sides of the hip (bilateral).

Double hip replacements are less common than unilateral hip replacements. And there are different ways that a double hip replacement can be performed.

Read on to learn more about double hip replacements, what the procedure is like, and what to expect afterward.

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Trouble with your knee? What you need to know about knee replacement surgery.

If you have ongoing knee pain, you know it can affect your life. You might struggle to walk a few blocks or climb stairs. The pain can wake you up at night. You avoid activities you used to enjoy, knowing that they’ll cause your pain to flare.

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