Telling the Difference Between Hip and Lower Back Pain
Second only to the common cold, the next reason Americans miss work is lower back and hip pain. 80 to 90% of people develop debilitating back or hip pain at some point in their life, so you are not alone.
Dos And Don’ts Before Joint Replacement Surgery
Ben Franklin once shared the wise words, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This motivational quote refers to any number of things, and believe it or not, joint replacement surgery too. Let’s see how being well prepared and the dos and don’ts before joint replacement surgery apply as well.
7 Signs It May Be Time For A Hip Replacement
We all have aches and pains, and while some are intermittent, others are chronic. Hip pain is one of those which can affect all your movements and life activities. Most doctors recommend that you rely on other more conservative treatments before deciding on hip surgery, but sometimes surgery is needed. Here are 7 signs it may be time for a hip replacement.
What Are The Benefits Of An Outpatient Hip Replacement?
If your hip pain is holding you back from doing the activities you love, a hip replacement may be recommended. The hip specialists of OrthoNY are highly experienced in hip replacement surgery, including outpatient hip replacements for those who are candidates for the procedure.
How Cold Weather Affects Arthritis And Joint Pain
Did you have an aunt while growing up who could always predict a storm was brewing because her shoulder pain got worse? To our amazement she was usually right. The pain wasn’t in her imagination because there are definitely some changes that happen to our joints when temperatures drop.
Joint Pain: When Is It Time To See A Specialist
When you have joint pain, it becomes top of mind every time you move. It doesn’t matter if it’s your knee, elbow, hip, or shoulder. Move, and there’s pain. It limits your ability to participate in sports, to exercise, play with your children or grandchildren, and it interferes with just plain everyday activities. So, what is the tipping point of joint pain, and when is it time to see a specialist?
Frequent Causes of Hip Pain and How OrthoNY Can Help
The hip joint is the largest joint in our bodies, and as we age, there are a number of conditions that can lead to hip pain and a reduced range of motion. If you are suffering with minor or long term hip pain, consider the frequent causes of hip pain and how OrthoNY can help.
Hip Replacement: Surgical Approaches & Recovery
Join Dr. O’Connor of OrthoNY for an open discussion on current surgical approaches to hip replacements. Dr. O’Connor will discuss when each approach might be appropriate, and the journey from surgery to recovery. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the seminar.
Hip Pain Seminar: Keeping Bodies in Motion
On November 7th, 2018, from 6-7 pm EST, Dr. Daniil Polishchuk, MD of OrthoNY will be presenting at a free seminar on the topic of more about hip pain and what treatment options are available for patients, including: