Posts Tagged ‘Total knee replacement’
Which Side of the Bed After Orthopedic Surgery? A Simple Rule to Reduce Pain Getting In & Out
Historically, the protocol for orthopedic joint replacement surgery was an overnight stay in the hospital the day of the surgery. Now, the majority of elective orthopedic surgeries are done as outpatient and discharged to home the day of surgery. Right after elective orthopedic surgery, getting in and out of bed, chairs, and toilets can be…
Read MoreSurgery vs non-surgical intervention -Decision for musculoskeletal pain syndrome
When deciding whether to proceed with irreversible intervention such as elective or discretionary orthopedic surgery it is essential to consider the biases of the surgeon, non-surgical healthcare provider, and the patient. For many orthopedic injuries especially nontraumatic or less acute musculoskeletal pain syndromes surgery can be an intervention option. For many if not most musculoskeletal…
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