For patients with advanced hip arthritis or joint damage, hip replacement is the most established and widely performed solution. But it is not the only surgical option. Hip resurfacing, a bone-conserving alternative, is sometimes suggested for younger, active...
Most patients return to their daily routine within three to six months after robotic knee surgery, though deeper tissue healing continues for close to a year. Early milestones move fast though. Standing happens within a day, walking unaided by four to six weeks, and...
Robotic knee surgery uses a computer guided arm that helps the surgeon plan and place the implant with a level of precision the human hand alone can’t consistently match. Data comparing the two approaches shows robotic assisted replacements land closer to ideal...
A knee replacement is designed to last 15 to 20 years for most patients, but no implant is permanent. When the original prosthesis wears out, loosens, becomes infected, or stops functioning correctly, a second operation may be required. This procedure is called...
A hip replacement is designed to last between 15 and 25 years, and most patients enjoy years of pain-free movement after surgery. When pain returns years later, however, it should not be dismissed as a normal part of ageing or post-operative wear. Late hip pain is...