Successful recovery from hip replacement surgery hinges upon a comprehensive recovery strategy. A proactive approach to the recovery process is especially the case for seniors, as they are particularly susceptible to infections and complications. Below are ten tips to facilitate hip replacement recovery for seniors. 1) Outline a recovery strategy before surgery. Do not wait until after your […]

As we age, some like to say they also "fall apart." Though some things may not work as they did when in our twenties, we are not just falling apart. Deterioration from a life well lived is how we need to view it. Most seniors have experienced aches and pains as time moves forward. For many, hip pain is what ails us and the solution comes down to a full hip replacement. Of course, no one […]

In 2010, almost 700,000 people over the age of 45 had total knee replacements (according to the Centers for Disease Control), making it the most frequently performed inpatient procedure in this age group. In the decade from 2000 to 2010, the total number of knee replacements (arthroplasties) was more than 5 million, with 98.1% of all surgeries performed on people 45 years of age or older. […]