Total or partial knee replacement surgery can cause pain for some days after the operation, which can make falling asleep difficult. Try these tips to get a more restful night’s sleep following a total or partial knee replacement. Take painkillers an hour before you hit the hay Following discharge, you will be prescribed painkillers to […]

After going through the pain of getting a new knee and the process of the replacement surgery itself, it is important that you understand what makes for the best aftercare. Therefore, our experts at Hip Knee Surgeon have compiled this short guide that’ll get you back on your feet in no time. Listen to your […]

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four that hold the knee together. The rate of ACL tears has been increasing during the past two decades. Additional pressure on the healthcare system, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, means that procedures have become less widely available, with longer wait times. The demand for […]

People are enjoying active lives at an older age than ever before, so there is no one who would automatically be considered “too old” for total knee replacement surgery. Likewise, nobody would be thought of as “too young” to be suitable. Having a total knee replacement procedure at the right time for the individual means […]

If you have experienced damage to one part of your knee, you may undertake a partial knee replacement surgery to improve your mobility and reduce pain. Partial knee replacement surgery is a simpler operation than total knee replacement as a small cut is required and less bone is removed. However, this does not mean that […]

If you’re a keen cyclist, you may wonder whether you’ll have to give up riding your bike after partial or total knee surgery. In this blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at the best ways you can prepare your body to get back on your bike again once your knee surgery is complete. Before […]

Knee arthroscopy surgery is a necessary procedure in many circumstances that’ll have extremely positive effects on your life. However, the recovery period can take weeks or even months, often leaving you with less mobility than usual for some time. This can take its toll, especially if you’re used to leading a busy and active life. […]

Before having hip surgery, pain can make the hip almost freeze. Sex can often hurt so the idea of being intimate is not a very exciting prospect. If you have any worries about sexual activity after hip surgery, put them to bed. Hip replacement surgery can actually improve your sex life within 6-8 weeks of […]

For someone suffering from Patello-femoral joint disorder, the result is a pain in the front of the knee and around the kneecap or patella. This disorder is commonly caused by overuse of the knee joint or trauma. Anyone can develop symptoms of this condition; however, it is more common in athletes. As a result, this […]

You may have recently experienced an ACL injury, requiring you to have an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction surgery. The long recovery period, however, can be off-putting to some patients, especially if you work in a demanding work environment. Below, we discuss why an ACL reconstruction surgery is your best option for long term benefit. […]