Tag: hip-replacement
![same-day joint replacement patient, David Harbottle on his cow farm](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hip-replacement-farmer-firefighter-David-Harbottle-web-size-1080px-3.jpg)
Hip replacement surgery and home in one day
As a Hamilton firefighter and a cattle farmer, mobility is a necessity for David Harbottle. Due to arthritis in both...
![Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou by the YMCA swimming pool](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Alexandra-Papaioannou-024A6797-1.jpg)
Pre-surgery program for better post-surgery results
It’s well-known that the healthier a person is before surgery, the more likely they are to have a positive outcome. Our researchers are applying that same concept through the Fit Joints study and are exploring whether participation in a pre-surgery program, which includes exercise, nutrition, medication review and goal setting, can help patients undergoing hip and knee replacements recover better...
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