Recover with confidence using evidence-based guides, Medicare policy breakdowns, and expert tips from the OrthoProcedures team.
Surgeon Rankings
The newly released Medicare procedure volume dataset reveals a new national leader in hip replacement, a familiar champion in knee, and a familiar Florida cluster in shoulder. Here are the top ten surgeons in each procedure, with year over year movement.
Patient Education
An evidence-based guide to metal allergy in hip, knee, and shoulder replacement: real prevalence numbers, when patch testing actually helps, and how the five hypoallergenic implant alternatives compare, with findings from the 2025 ten-year RCT on coated implants.
Patient Education
Comprehensive guide to Direct Anterior vs. Posterior Hip Replacement: Surgical Approaches & Medicare Outcomes, featuring medical insights and recovery protocols.
Patient Education
A Medicare patient's guide to post-operative rehabilitation pathways after hip and knee replacement, with the outcomes evidence that should inform the discharge decision.
Patient Education
Comprehensive guide to Life After Joint Replacement: High-Impact vs. Low-Impact Sports Guide, featuring medical insights and recovery protocols.
Decision-Making
Walking into a surgical consultation can feel overwhelming. These 10 evidence-based questions help you evaluate your surgeon's experience, understand your options, and feel confident about your decision.
Patient Education
A detailed hour-by-hour walkthrough of joint replacement surgery day — from the moment you arrive at the hospital to waking up with your new joint. Knowing what's coming makes all the difference.
Medical Technology
Discover how the DNSYS X1 hip exoskeleton and Z1 knee exoskeleton are offering new hope for osteoarthritis patients seeking alternatives or supplements to joint replacement surgery.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
A comprehensive week-by-week recovery roadmap for hip and knee replacement patients, including Medicare coverage milestones, physical therapy protocols, and evidence-based outcome data.
Patient Education
Comprehensive guide to Medicare's 2025 Outpatient Joint Replacement Expansion: What Patients Need to Know, featuring medical insights and recovery protocols.
Patient Education
Comprehensive guide to Virtual Physical Therapy & Remote Monitoring: Medicare Coverage in 2025, featuring medical insights and recovery protocols.
Regional Guide
Discover why Florida leads the nation in Medicare joint replacement care, featuring top-ranked cities, surgeons, and comprehensive coverage advantages for Medicare beneficiaries.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Discover when it's safe to swim after joint replacement surgery, the best pool exercises for recovery, and essential safety guidelines. From water walking to advanced aquatic therapy, here's everything patients need to know about using water therapy to accelerate healing.
Surgery Techniques
Explore the latest advances in knee replacement surgery, from robotic-assisted procedures to rapid recovery protocols. Learn what modern techniques mean for your surgery and recovery.
Insight
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Insight
Complete guide to timing your joint replacement with Medicare enrollment decisions. Learn about costs, coverage options, and planning strategies for 2026.
Recovery
Learn effective pain management strategies after joint replacement surgery, including Medicare-covered options, medications, therapy, and recovery techniques.
Treatment Options
Explore comprehensive treatment options for hip pain, from conservative care to surgical solutions. Learn when it's time to consider hip replacement and what Medicare covers.
Recovery Guide
Learn how to prepare your home for a safe and successful joint replacement recovery. Get expert tips on equipment, modifications, and creating the ideal healing environment.
Medicare Coverage
Compare Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare for joint replacement surgery. Learn about costs, coverage, provider networks, and real patient experiences to make the best decision.
Medicare Coverage
Understand Medicare's bundled payment programs and how they can save you money on joint replacement surgery. Learn about participating hospitals, quality measures, and patient benefits.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Navigate the emotional challenges of joint replacement recovery with expert guidance. Learn to recognize depression, manage anxiety, and build resilience during your healing journey.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
What you eat before and after joint replacement surgery can speed your recovery significantly. Learn exactly what to eat, when to eat it, and which foods help you heal faster.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Navigate your joint replacement recovery with confidence using our comprehensive rehabilitation roadmap. Learn week-by-week expectations, exercise progressions, and success strategies from real patients.
Patient Education
Planning to return to work after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement? Get realistic timelines, workplace accommodation tips, and strategies for both desk and physical jobs to make your transition smooth and successful.
Medical Technology
Discover how robotic technology is revolutionizing joint replacement surgery and what Medicare covers in 2025. Learn about benefits, costs, and finding qualified robotic surgeons.
Patient Education
Discover how prehabilitation can dramatically improve your joint replacement outcomes. Learn evidence-based exercises, nutrition strategies, and mental preparation techniques to optimize your recovery.
Insight
Complete guide to Medicare coverage for outpatient joint replacement. Learn about same-day surgery benefits, costs, eligibility, and how to save thousands on your procedure.
Insight
Imagine discovering that your knee, hip, or shoulder replacement surgery—once requiring days in the hospital—can now be performed as an outpatient procedure, a…
Medicare Coverage
Explore Medicare's coverage for joint replacements. See key trends, statistics, and the shift from inpatient to outpatient hip, knee, and shoulder surgery.
