How long does it take to recover from a knee or hip replacement?
A common question that we encounter at Hinton Orthopedics is "How long does it take to recover from a knee or hip replacement?" This is a very important question—and one that depends on a variety of factors. However, there is a general recovery process that we can expect following a normal, complication-free operation. After Surgery
While the entire process of recovery can last several weeks, recovery actually begins immediately following the surgery. Once Dr. Hinton inserts
You're ready for a knee or hip replacement. Now what?
Learn about the tests and appointments you will need to prepare for the surgery and make the whole process go smoothly.
Times are changing in healthcare.
Hello, I was in Tampa last month for a weekend conference with my office manager Bridget (also my boss at home) and Kathy Armentor, Lake Area Medical Center assistant hospital administrator. The conference was a gathering of surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, therapists, and hospital administrators analyzing the patient experience before, during and after joint replacement surgery. We are working with this group to optimize each aspect of the patient’s experience when havi
Is Robotic Assisted Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery better?
Read this article and ask me about it. Get all the facts before you choose the new robotic assisted hip & knee replacement surgery. https://www.orlandoortho.com/robotic-and-computer-assisted-hip-and-knee-replacement-surgeries/ #arthroscopickneesurgery #kneereplacement #knee #anteriorhipreplacement #hip #hipreplacement #roboticorthopedicsurgery
Osteoarthritis vs Osteoporosis Part 1
Hello again! During a recent presentation on shoulder pain, a participant asked me what the difference was between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Although they may sound and spelled similar, they are two very different diagnoses. Each is treated with different medications and sometimes surgery is needed. Bone meets bone at a joint. There are lots of ways this can happen. The most common issue with people is where bones meet to form joints like in fingers, knees, hips and
Knee Arthritis is Painful.
Hello! Dr. H again, it’s Sunday afternoon. Why does having knee replacement relieve pain from arthritis when the procedure itself sounds so bad? That is the question that a patient asked me last week. So let us first discuss what arthritis is and why is it painful. The knee joint is a complex joint where the thigh, shin and knee cap meet. This is all held together by an array of muscle, tendons, ligaments, and meniscal cartilage. Where the bones actually meet they are cove
