Prosthesis failure is another risk, leading to additional surgery. Since doctors want the new joint to last a lifetime, they delay the surgery as long as possible. In a small percentage of cases, patients will have problems with their prosthesis. This is often due to infection or a faulty prosthetic device. If patients are experiencing pain with their prosthesis, they should see their orthopedic surgeon to determine what is causing the problem.
Many people believe that running does more harm than good because of the impact on the joints.
But with a good stretching routine and proper running shoes, jogging doesn't pose much of a threat. This column is provided through the Academic Health Center Office of Communications at the University of Minnesota .