Dustin Hoffman, M.D.

Dustin Hoffman, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement Specialist

Q. What Does Revision Surgery Entail? How Is It Different than my First Surgery?A. A Revision knee replacement is a more...
02/19/2022

Q. What Does Revision Surgery Entail? How Is It Different than my First Surgery?

A. A Revision knee replacement is a more difficult procedure compared to your original surgery. Therefore, this type of procedure should be performed by an orthopedic surgeon experienced in revision surgery. Some patients require a PARTIAL REVISION where just one or two of the components are replaced while other patients need a FULL REVISION where all the components are exchanged. Revision surgery may require your surgeon to use special implants.

Knee replacement? Be sure you're maintaining a healthy weight. This article explains why it's important: https://ecs.pag...
02/15/2022

Knee replacement? Be sure you're maintaining a healthy weight. This article explains why it's important: https://ecs.page.link/AUZQn.

Muscle memory, or training your muscles to move in a certain way so that it becomes second nature, is an important proce...
02/11/2022

Muscle memory, or training your muscles to move in a certain way so that it becomes second nature, is an important process to get your muscles ready to work after surgery. By preparing before surgery, this process is then easier post-surgery. If you have questions about what stretches and exercises make sense for you before your surgery, we can help. Call 478.745.4206.

After surgery, we will discuss your recommended follow-up protocol. Here is a typical follow-up schedule for many patien...
02/10/2022

After surgery, we will discuss your recommended follow-up protocol. Here is a typical follow-up schedule for many patients:

• 2-3 week follow-up: wound check (optional)
• 6 week follow-up: evaluate your recovery with new x-rays
• 3-6 month follow-up
• 1 year follow-up: point of full recovery for a joint replacement
• 1 year+ follow-up: Annual follow-ups recommended, or every other year or at five and ten years
• 10 year follow-up: You should be having annual or every other year follow ups post surgery so your surgeon can monitor signs of wear

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