A healthy diet and good sleep habits also support a smoother recovery. At Boston Medical Center, many patients follow a Rapid ...

There are a lot of important aspects when it comes to recovery after surgery, especially a major one such as hip replacement ...

What could slow down my recovery? "As with any surgery, there is some risk of ... you could get both joints replaced at the same time (double hip replacement). This might actually be safer and ...

What exercises can patients do to speed the recovery process? Pre-habilitation programs — where patients do physical therapy before surgery ... hip replacements can fail over time due to ...

Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to expect at every step along the way — from managing pain to getting back to favorite activities.