Body mass index, or BMI, is often part of the conversation when doctors talk about surgery. In hip replacement, BMI can be one of several factors that influence how surgery and recovery are planned. In New York, New York, and Stamford, Connecticut, Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He is recognized as the top joint replacement […]
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There’s something satisfying about a freshly trimmed lawn or a well-kept garden. But sometimes, all that yard work can leave you with aching hips or knees. Summer chores often involve repetitive motions and awkward positions that are hard on your body. Dr. Alexander S. McLawhorn, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and joint reconstruction specialist, sees it every year. For
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Many of my patients enjoy playing a variety of sports. Often symptoms of hip and knee arthritis are exacerbated by these activities, and the pain and joint dysfunction experienced during sports are common reasons for patients to come see me for an evaluation of their hips and knees. When there is significant arthritis in a
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Having a painful knee or hip can greatly interfere with your daily activities and your overall quality of life. Depending on your diagnosis, partial joint replacement surgery or total joint replacement surgery may be the solution to return you to your healthy, active life. The success of joint replacement surgery is reflected in how commonly
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