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Preparing for hip or knee replacement surgery is about creating the right conditions for healing during recovery. One lifestyle habit that can significantly affect your surgical outcome is smoking.
A new joint can change a patient’s life, but true recovery takes more than surgical precision. Strength, mobility, and confidence must all be rebuilt carefully and consistently. How this is achieved makes all the difference. Here’s why physical therapy is the key to ensuring a successful recovery.
Carrying excess weight does more than strain your heart. It also places significant stress on your hips and knees. For patients considering hip or knee replacement surgery, body mass index (BMI) is more than just a number. It can influence recovery, complication risk, and long-term implant success. This blog explains how BMI impacts surgical outcomes.
The journey to full recovery after joint replacement isn’t just about surgery, it’s also shaped by what you put on your plate. Nutritional support before and after hip or knee replacement can play a critical role in healing, reducing inflammation, and improving overall outcomes. Let’s explore the role of collagen, protein, and supplements in joint replacement recovery.
Nutrition plays a vital role in how well your body prepares for and recovers from joint replacement surgery. The right foods can support healing, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of complications-while the wrong ones can slow recovery.
Recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery requires more than just rest and physical therapy—wound care plays a vital role in preventing complications and supporting a smooth recovery.
