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What happens on the day of a hip or knee replacement

What happens on the day of a hip or knee replacement

A short video that I prepared to help you understand what happens on the day of surgery and for the short period after. I discuss some of the key elements about the surgery, the anaesthetic and post operative recovery. Whilst this is more general in nature, and we...
The Hip Prosthesis I use for Total Hip Replacements

The Hip Prosthesis I use for Total Hip Replacements

Many patients ask about what kind of prosthesis we use, so in this video we go into detail about the implant, its features, and some alternatives that are used in different scenarios. I will also discuss the weight of a standard implant, and look at some of the...
Materials in a Total Hip Replacement

Materials in a Total Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement materials are constantly evolving, with small changes leading to excellent results. The common held belief that a hip replacement only lasts 10-15 years is debunked with the longevity of a hip replacement showing excellent results in our literature....
Hip and Shoulder Replacement Chat

Hip and Shoulder Replacement Chat

A general chat between surgeons about Hip and Shoulder arthritis and replacements. Whilst a hip replacement is more common than a shoulder replacement, there are some similarities, but also some major differences between the two. Some patients require both hip and...
Am I too young for a hip or knee replacement

Am I too young for a hip or knee replacement

Age related factors do play into the benefits of hip and knee replacements. In this video, we address some of the general points about being a younger person about to embark upon a hip or knee replacement. Whilst there are no set rules, we often now look at patient...
Am I too old for a hip or knee replacement

Am I too old for a hip or knee replacement

In this short video I discuss some of the considerations when embarking on a total hip replacement or total knee replacement. Often age is a factor when patients attend our clinic, asking, are they too young or too old for a joint replacement. Whilst there is no...