A common question for hip/knee joint replacement patients is whether they will need a blood transfusion during or after their operation. I have developed a blood management protocol which should allay your concerns. All patients having joint replacement are at …
The Morning of Your Surgery
Most patients are a bit edgy on the morning before surgery. My advice: prepare a few days prior to your big day, so that you do not have to scurry around, looking for last-minute items, and can focus on getting …
These Narcotics are making me Constipated
You betcha! Here is the problem. Even the most stoic patient will need some narcotics post-op, either taken orally or by injection. All narcotics cause the bowel movements (peristalsis) to slow down and this is what causes constipation and bloating. …
Multimodal Pain Management Program Eases Postoperative Pain for Joint Replacement Patients
The Joint Replacement Team at the Bone and Joint Institute offers a unique approach to pain management for joint replacement patients. Our innovative, multimodal pain management protocols have successfully improved patients’ outcomes and make them more comfortable after surgery. By …
Preparing Your Home for when You Return from the Hospital: A Checklist
Most hip patients are discharged home 2 to 3 days after your procedure. For example, if you have hip surgery on a Monday, you may be discharged on Wednesday or Thursday. Total knee patients usually stay until 3 days after …
Am I too Heavy to Have a Hip or Knee Replacement?
Until recently, if you weighed over 180-200 lbs, you were not considered to be an acceptable candidate for joint replacement surgery. Patients were told “come back when you lose weight and then you can a have a ticket to …
The Value of Exercise Prior to Joint Replacement Surgery
There is nothing like having a surgical procedure and post-op rehab to learn more about what my patients are experiencing! On March 7, 2011, I had a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery by Dr. Ed Su at the Hospital for Special …
What You KNEE’D to Know about Joint Replacement
This past year, over 200,000 Americans had their arthritic knees replaced. Total knee replacement began in the 1970s, and has evolved as a safe and reliable surgical procedure to help patients with debilitating joint pain and deformity. When I tell …
Welcome to Joints by Stu!
Welcome to Joints by Stu, a blog focusing on joint replacements for the community in the Delaware Valley area. I am Dr. Stuart L. Gordon, a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon and the Director of Hip and Knee Replacements at Cooper …