Is Outpatient Joint Replacement Right for You?
Why Should You Consider Outpatient Hip or Knee Replacement? Joint Replacement is a relatively major surgery. Typically, patients spend 1-3 days in the hospital following the procedure to work with physical therapy and monitor for issues with pain. The hospital setting...Can You Be Allergic to Your Hip or Knee?
What is Metal Sensitivity? Metal sensitivity(or metal hypersensitivity) is an allergic reaction triggered by the body’s immune system. Unlike the clear and immediate reaction one might experience to pollen and dust, allergies to metal present in a more delayed...How Long Will My Hip Replacement Last?
A common question we as surgeons, and you as the consumer, are faced with is: “How long will my hip replacement last?” It’s easy to rattle off a number, but the reality is not so cut-and-dry. According to CDC data, in 2010 alone >310,000 hip replacements were...Does Approach Matter for Hip Replacement?
In the past few years, there has been a debate among physicians and patients regarding the “optimal” approach for hip replacement. If fact, considerable marketing has been deployed to attract patients to a surgical approach, citing rapid recovery, minimal or no pain,...
Dr. Werger is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement procedures