Millions of Americans have had their lives drastically changed by hip replacement surgery. It entails removing diseased or harmed hip joint components and implanting replacements in their place. While this surgery can significantly reduce pain and increase mobility, it’s important to thoroughly consider the benefits and drawbacks before deciding whether to get it. The Pros […]
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One of the common problems we hear from our Pinehurst Surgical patients after their knee or hip replacement is sleep. They’ve been through the stress of the surgery, but now find a good night’s sleep to be as out of reach as running a 100-meter sprint. This is an unfortunate common phenomenon after knee and
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Hip replacement may not be as common as knee replacement, but over 300,000 people in the United States have hip replacements done every year. As the median age of the population continues to rise, those numbers will grow. Dr. Moore is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in knee and hip replacement surgery, and he
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Our hips bear much of the load of the human body. And when you have a damaged or deteriorating hip, some of the most seemingly simple movements can become an exercise in torture. Walking around the block or getting up from a chair can involve shooting pain. Sleeping on your bad hip becomes almost impossible.Â
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Our knees get all the glory when it comes to replacement surgery. Almost three quarters of a million Americans are getting new knees every year and those numbers are continuing to swell along with the average age of the nation’s population. But if you have chronic hip pain, in some ways it can be worse
Because the hips feature large bones, many people don’t think of them when it comes to orthopedics. The knees, shoulders, and even the ankles can seem more destined for overuse and damage. Ah, but your hips will let you know when they’re not happy. At Pinehurst Surgical, Dr. Moore diagnoses the root causes of our
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Hip Replacement Surgery Living with hip pain is something many people think they must do – that hip pain and other joint pains are simply a sign of aging. But if your hip pain is affecting your quality of life, preventing you from doing the activities you would normally enjoy doing, or more than just
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You probably don’t think much about your hip and joints, that is until they start acting up. Here at our office, we see patients for just about any and every joint issue including hip bursitis. But what is this condition and how can it be treated? Let’s take a closer look and see. What Is
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Your grandma may have had one, your neighbor may have had one, and you may be in need of one. If you’re not familiar with hip replacement surgery, then you may assume it involves replacing your entire hip with an artificial one. However, this type of surgery doesn’t involve replacing the entire hip but rather,
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Going into a knee or hip replacement surgery can make patients feel like they’re walking into a spook alley— completely unaware and unsure of what to expect behind every corner. However, Dr. John Moore wants all of his patients to feel confident and informed before they go into surgery which is why we have created
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