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Getting Hip: Recovery from a Total Hip Replacement by Sigrid Macdonald
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 The Future of Hip Replacements
The future of total hip replacements depends on a number of factors including the prevention and treatment of arthritis, changes in the design and materials used in THR implants, and the results of innovative research on stem cells and cartilage transplantation. The extent of waiting lists, delays in receiving insurance approval for the operation, and the availability of orthopedists will also influence joint replacement surgery in years to come.
ARTHRITIS PREVENTION
Some forms of arthritis are preventable like the post-traumatic osteoarthritis that is caused by an injury. Children can be taught the importance of using caution and good judgment in contact sports in order to reduce the risk of spraining a ligament or fracturing a joint, which could lead to arthritis later on in life. Many sports injuries can be avoided by simply ensuring that a child is wearing equipment that fits properly, including helmets and protective eye gear. Playing surfaces should be examined for potholes and basketball courts should not be made out of cement. In hockey, larger playing fields reduce the risk of injury, as does the practice of prohibiting body checking for younger children. Drinking plenty of fluids also helps to keep children hydrated.
Encouraging kids to stretch or warm up before a game may reduce sprains and stress fractures. Reinjury is common when children return to playing sports without allowing sufficient time for a strain or sprain to heal. Kids are frequently injured by overusing muscles. Spondylolysis, a form of arthritis, often results from trauma or repetitive use. Spondylolysis is commonly seen in football, weight lifting, gymnastics, and diving and is more common in girls than boys.
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