Treating Arthritis: Joint Replacement Surgery
Treating Arthritis: Joint Replacement SurgeryTranscriptLiving with arthritis can be a challenge. Simple tasks can become painful and youmay stop taking part in the normal activities of everyday living because it is toopainful, even though you are following your treatment plan. When the pain from yourarthritis is not controlled with medications or other treatments, or when pain preventsyou from enjoying life, your healthcare provider may recommend joint replacementsurgery.“I went and I had cortisone shots done previously to the surgery, and that seemedto help quite a bit. The pain just got to the point where it was time to have theprocedure done.”Joint replacement surgery removes the damaged parts of your joint and replacesthem with new, artificial parts.If joint replacement surgery is the best option for you, meet with your healthcareprovider to discuss how to best prepare for surgery and your recovery afterward. Shemay recommend you attend a pre-operative class. This is a great place to learn exactlywhat to expect during your surgery and recovery afterward.“It was quite informative and it eased my tensions a lot going through it.”“It was very helpful to hear other people sit in the class and ask questions.”You will also learn how to do some specific recovery exercises to get you moving andreduce your risk of blood clots. You should start to do these recovery exercises now,even before your surgery, to increase the strength of your muscles. The stronger youare now, the easier it will be for you to regain your strength and balance after surgery.Your healthcare provider can show you the correct way to do each of these exercises,and how often.Recovery from joint replacement surgery is hard work. It can take 6 to 8 weeks orlonger, depending on your level of physical activity and overall health.20% gradient meshBut daily physical therapy and movement exercises will steadily increase yourstrength and balance. Gradually, you will be able to do many of the activities healthclipsyouenjoyed before your surgery and with less pain.healthclipsMeet with your healthcare provider to discuss joint replacement surgery as atreatment option for your arthritis. It may be just what you need to begin to enjoy anhealthclipsactive lifestyle again.“It’s time now.”healthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_op_10026_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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