Dr. Curt Dwight Miller, M.D.

It depends on the type of surgery. If a shoulder manipulation for adhesive capsulitis then immediate PT is recommended. However if labral repair or rotator cuff repair then often PT is avoided for 6 weeks to allow time for healing. Often simple home pendulum exercises are given.

Definitely an orthopedic specialist that specializes in knees is probably the best. First the cause of your knee pain needs to be determined prior to making recommendations for treatment. Testing often includes X-rays and often an MRI.

If it is at the base of the finger on the palm side a ganglion cyst is likely. An orthopedic surgeon would be recommended to make the diagnosis other possibilities included tumors such as giant cell. If it is growing as you say you should see a doctor. Orthopedic surgeons with hand specialization.

Successful press fit uncemented. THR allows for immediate walking and stair climbing. Allow 6 weeks for healing to allow soft tissue and bone healing. If your motion and soft tissue have been reduced, it might take longer, in the range of 3 months.

It depends on the severity of the arthritis, but in general, maintaining range of motion and the strength of the muscles about the hip is good. Walking, bike riding, and swimming as well as stretching exercises are recommended. Sometimes aggressive walking such as up and down hills can be aggravating. If a walking program is started, an every other day program is recommended.

Tennis elbow is usually on the outside of the elbow, specifically the lateral epicondyle, and termed lateral epicondylitis. X-rays and MRI studies are helpful to determine if tears or calcifications exist. Surgery is outpatient, usually under local anesthesia including a small incision and release of the tendons attached to the lateral epicondyle followed by scraping the bone to obtain a bleeding surface, then reattach the tendons. Post-op splint for 2 weeks, then exercises for 6-8 weeks. Surgical good results in 90+%.

If the cause is overuse or an injury, expect 6 weeks of activity modification as well as stretching exercises and anti-inflammatory meds such as advil or aleve. If your tendonitis is associated with foot misalignment, an arch support will help speed the healing. If overweight, weight loss would be helpful.

if you are talking about a hip replacement expect 20-30 years or more. it also depends on how well you take care of it (like buying a new car