Studies show that obese patients are more likely to experience serious complications both during and after joint replacement surgery. If you need help losing weight and lowering your BMI before joint replacement surgery, talk to your primary care doctor.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Before joint replacement surgery, you will need time to prepare, both physically and psychologically. Planning ahead for the challenges of surgery and recovery will help ensure a more successful outcome. These tips will help you get ready for your surgery.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
A small percentage of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery may develop an infection after the operation. This article covers how this happens, what the signs and symptoms of infection are, how infections are treated, and how to prevent infections.| orthoinfo.aaos.org