Anthony M. DiGioia III, MD: February 2008 Archives
****Following up for routine x-rays
prevents future problems!**** RECOMMENDED ROUTINE OFFICE VISITS: Year 1 ü 1
month ü 12 months After 1 year ü Every 3
years
o Year 4 o Year 7 o Year 10 After 10 years ü Every 2 years o Year 12 o Year 14 o Year 16 o And so on.... When you need to follow-up sooner: After Hip replacement: v Persistent groin or thigh pain v Feelings of looseness After Knee replacement: v Persistent knee pain or swelling v Grating sensation v Increase in clicking (occasional
clicking without pain is normal!!) ***Never
hesitate to call with any questions or concerns!
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How Do I Get the Most Out of My Total Joint Replacement?
Total joint replacements can "wear out" just like a normal hip or knee. For this reason, we stress the importance of doing low impact activities. All of the recommended activities listed are low impact, and the activities that are not recommended are high impact. There are some activities that should be performed only with experience to decrease your risk of a fall or other injury. High impact activities over time could prematurely wear out your total joint replacement.
For these reasons, we encourage patients to focus on low impact activities when exercising.
We know that the goal of a total joint replacement is to get patients back to an active and pain-free lifestyle, which is why we encourage exercise and aerobic activity to make your new knee or hip feel good, but also to promote overall health.
If
you have any questions about specific activities, feel free to call the
office.