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The shoulder is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They work together so you can reach, swing, and lift in comfort. Learning about the parts of the shoulder and joint will help you to understand your shoulder problem. Muscles and l...
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During shoulder replacement surgery, all or part of your problem shoulder is replaced with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. The prosthesis replaces the rough, worn parts of your shoulder with smooth metal and plastic parts. You should sto...
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After surgery, you'll go to the recovery area. Once the anesthesia has worn off and your condition is stable, you can be moved to your hospital room. During your hospital stay, your health care team works to control your pain, get you up and walki...
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Increased pain;Drainage, redness, or swelling around the incision;A fever over 101.0°F
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After shoulder replacement you can look forward to less pain and stiffness. You may also have more strength and movement in your shoulder and arm and be able to return to many of the activities you enjoy—like golf, swimming, bowling, gardening, or...
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If hip painlimits your ability to walk, work, or perform simple activities, you may want to talk to your doctor about a hip replacement.
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Take steps ahead of time to make recovery easier. Make a few simple changes around the house. Also, arrange for someone to help you for a couple of weeks after your hip replacement. Before surgery, your surgeon may talk with you about ways to mana...
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You may be nervous about getting a new hip. But the better prepared you are before surgery, the easier your recovery program (rehabilitation, or rehab) is likely to be. That's because preparing helps give you the strength and skills you'll need af...
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Whether you're recovering at home or in a rehabilitation facility, you need to protect your new hip. Sit and move the way you were taught in the hospital. Be sure to see your surgeon for scheduled follow-up visits, and return to activity slowly. A...
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By having a total hip replacement, you're taking the first step to getting back to an active lifestyle. You'll most likely use a walker to get around at first. You may progress to crutches or a cane. You'll be shown how to use your walker or crutc...
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The knee is a hingelike joint, formed where the thighbone, shinbone, and kneecap meet. It is supported by muscles and ligaments and lined with cushioning cartilage. Over time, cartilage can wear away. As it does, the knee becomes stiff and painful...
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You can do a lot now to make your recovery from knee replacement quicker and easier. The more fit you are before surgery, the sooner you'll get back to activities you enjoy. Even before surgery, you can prepare for your rehabilitation, or rehab (p...
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Swelling is common after total knee replacement. It may be worse after exercise. To help control swelling, follow the steps below.
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You can keep your knee healthy by knowing the right moves and avoiding the wrong ones. Some activities could harm your artificial knee and may be permanently restricted. Position your knee comfortably as you go about daily activities.;Continue to ...
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You'll apply the same movement skills you learned in the hospital or rehab center to your exercise program at home. You may also continue meeting with your therapist. Following your exercise program brings big rewards. With your knee in shape, you...
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