✅It is beneficial to eat:
• oily fish (salmon, mackerel) — omega-3s reduce inflammation;
• olive oil;
• green vegetables and berries;
• whole grains;
• nuts and seeds.
❌To be avoided:
• excess sugar;
• prepared foods;
• sausages, smoked meats, fast food;
• Carbonated drinks.
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Exercises that the joints love
Important: Exercises must be chosen by a doctor or physiotherapist! Here are some basic exercises (do not start without consulting a doctor!):
1️⃣Elongated leg circles.
2️⃣Heel slides.
3️⃣ Stretching the leg backwards, while holding onto the back of a chair.
The exercises are done slowly, without sudden movements, with slight discomfort, but without pain.
True stories: how life changes after surgery
📌Andrey, 50 years old:
“After getting my prostheses, I went back to work after three months. The pain completely disappeared. The most important thing is not to neglect the exercises and rehabilitation. After six months, I was already running after my grandson in the yard!”
📌Zinaida Petrovna, 68 years old:
“I was afraid of the operation until the very last minute. But the pain became unbearable. My grandson insisted and took me to a good surgeon. They replaced my joint, and that was it! Now I walk in the park with my neighbors every evening. The most important thing is not to postpone it.”
a clear sign that…
Prosthetics step by step: what to expect?
Many people are frightened at the mere thought of surgery. Let’s see how it usually goes:
✔️Before the operation:
• Comprehensive examinations: blood tests, X-ray or MRI.
• Consultation with an anesthesiologist.
• Home preparation (comfortable bed, bathroom grab bars, crutches or cane).
✔️The day of the procedure:
• Lasts 1 to 2 hours.
• Spinal anesthesia is usually used (you are awake but pain-free).
✔️After the procedure:
• The very next day, the patient begins to get up and take his first steps with the help of the medical team.
• After 1 to 3 months, normal activity is restored.
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Life after: how to maintain the result for a long time
