Throbbing, stabbing or constantly aching, the pain in a joint can significantly limit physical activity and exact an emotional toll as well.
But for many, living with the pain and limitation is preferred than what they think a joint replacement procedure and recovery will entail.
While the prospect of a prolonged recovery and rehabilitation might once have been the case, today’s joint replacement procedures are designed to get patients up and moving sooner, with less post-operative pain and a quicker return to activity.
Joint replacement surgery is not what it once was.
Learn more about the procedures offered at McLaren Oakland and meet the orthopedic surgical team at mclaren.org/oaklandortho.