Is it OK to drink alcohol after open heart surgery? CHICAGO — Having an alcoholic drink does not appear to cause problems for patients following coronary artery bypass…
Prosthetics
The incision for a shoulder replacement extends across the front of the shoulder from the outside end of the collar bone to the mid-aspect of the upper arm….
The most common sports that shoulder arthroplasty patients enjoy including golf, swimming, tennis, but may also include many other choices including fitness activities, rowing, skiing, basketball, and softball….
In traditional knee replacement surgery, the surgeon makes a long incision over the middle of the knee and cuts muscles, tendons and ligaments to get to the knee…
After the first week to 10 days, it’s fine to begin using a stationary bike to keep your cardio activity going, but avoid treadmills and elliptical, as you…
Standard toilet seat height is 15.5 inches; after hip surgery you will need to use an elevated toilet seat as the standard height may be too low. How…
With a conventional hip replacement patients are able to sit on a chair but are advised to avoid sitting on a low chair, squatting and sitting cross-legged on…
Having a hip replacement does not preclude you from having a baby, nor does it automatically depict your mode of delivery. The survivability of the hip transplant itself…
Six weeks after surgery, when you regain full shoulder movement, you can probably resume driving. At this time, your surgeon also may allow you to return to work,…
Six weeks after surgery, when you regain full shoulder movement, you can probably resume driving. At this time, your surgeon also may allow you to return to work,…