Category Archives: Orthopaedics

Osteoarthritis Patients Now Twice as Likely to Survive Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted on October 4, 2013 by askdrjames

A recent study has revealed that osteoarthritis patients  undergoing total hip replacement surgery are now twice as likely to survive within 90 days of surgery. The study, published in The Lancet (September 2013) involved more than 400,000 cases who underwent … Continue reading →

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Nutrition plays a vital role in post-surgical recovery

Posted on January 17, 2012 by askdrjames

A common question often posed to me is, “Should I do any preparation before my surgery or should I wait to start my rehab therapy until a few months after surgery? and is there anything i should be eating before … Continue reading →

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