Problem: Article: Your hip joint is composed of a ball and a socket. The ball-like structure is attached to the long bone of the thigh called the femur, while the socket is located on the hip bone or pelvis. When you move your legs, this ball rotates into the socket (acetabulum). In a healthy hip, the ball-like structure is able to glide smoothly in any direction inside the socket. This is because the smooth cartilage, which is a flexible tissue covering the ends of the bones, serves as a cushion. If the smooth cartilage gets worn out or damaged due to a fall or an accident, the movement of the ball and socket becomes rough and rubs against each other. This causes damage in your hip's bone structure and reduces the mobility of your legs. While there is really no absolute weight or age criteria for total hip replacement, most people who need hip replacement surgery are within 50-80 years of age. Orthopaedic surgeons will evaluate hip issues on a case to case basis but will often recommend it if you demonstrate: Hip joint pain that severely limits your ability to do basic, daily activities. Hip joint pain that is present both at rest and during movement, day and night. Hip joint stiffness that limits your hip joint's normal range of motion, especially when lifting your legs or while walking or running. If you have a degenerative hip joint condition, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone necrosis, fracture or in lesser cases, hip joint diseases found in children. If you are not getting enough support or pain relief from medications, conservative treatment and orthopaedic assistive devices for walking such as a cane or walker. In partial hip replacement, only the head of the femur is replaced by a metal ball so that it will glide into the socket smoothly. In a total hip replacement, both the ball and socket are replaced. Total hip replacement surgery or hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where the damaged bone and cartilage of the hip joint is removed and replaced with prosthetic parts. A socket made of a durable plastic replaces the worn out socket. It is then stabilized using a cement-like material. Your doctor may also just leave it in the socket to allow new bones growing in the area to stabilize it. Total hip replacement surgery will eliminate debilitating pain in your hip joint and help you resume normal activities such as bathing, walking, running, driving, etc. which have become virtually impossible to do pre-operation due to your injured hip. Not everyone who experiences hip joint pain are good candidates for hip replacement surgery. Even if you are a good candidate for surgery, your doctor will almost always prescribe non-invasive procedures first to treat your hip joint pain such as medications, exercise, and lifestyle modification such as losing weight and a physical therapy program. Your doctor will only recommend hip replacement surgery when these non-invasive treatments have not adequately helped you recover and resume your daily activities.
Summary: Understand how your hips work. Be aware of factors like age and disability that could lead to hip replacement surgery. Ask your doctor if you require partial or total hip replacement. Try non-invasive treatments before getting hip replacement surgery.

Problem: Article: Use a facial soap and water to gently cleanse away any dirt or makeup from your face. Pay special attention to areas where you'll be applying the Plexaderm, making sure these are clean. Leaving oil or skin care product residue under Plexaderm can make it less effective. It's a good idea to wash your hands as well, since you'll be applying the cream with your fingers.
Summary: Wash your face to get rid of any leftover makeup, dirt, or oils.

Problem: Article: Once you've slipped into the dress, make sure the straps are in the front of the dress. Cross the straps before pulling each end up to your shoulders. Pull the straps down your back and then bring them back around your waist. You can tie the straps in the back or on the side. You can also twist the straps several times before wrapping them around your waist. Slip into the dress and twist the straps in the front right below your neckline. Put them on your shoulders and create a cross in the back by twisting them similar to how you twisted the straps in the front the first twist shouldn't have a keyhole while the second twist will resemble an "X." Bring the straps around to your front and then to the back as you wrap them around your waist. Tie the straps in a bow or knot in the back. Step into the dress and pull each strap up to your shoulders. Twist each strap until it becomes narrow and tight. Bring the straps over your shoulder and back under your armpits before crossing them in the front. Bring the straps to your back and tie them in a knot or a bow. After ensuring that the straps are in front of you while wearing the dress, tie a knot in each strap just below your shoulders. Bring the straps over your shoulders so that they're on your back, and then wrap them around your waist. You can tie them in the front or the back.
Summary: Use the straps to make a halter dress. Create a halter with a twist front for a thinner strap. Form a backless dress by twisting the straps. Tie knots to create a dress with thin straps.

Problem: Article: Once your parakeet doesn't move away from your hand, it's time to do the same on the inside of the cage. Reach inside your budgie's cage and rest your hand there for a while. It's especially effective if you do this while holding a treat, such as millet. Holding a treat helps to gain the bird's trust. Slowly, over time, move your hand closer and closer to your bird. Chances are, if you are holding a treat, your parakeet will begin to eat from your hand. If you coax your budgie to a place in the cage where he or she cannot reach the treat in your hand while on a perch or the side of the cage, your budgie will likely be convinced to jump onto your hand to get the treat. After a while of feeding the bird on/from your hand, try to get your budgie to perch on your finger without food by slowly approaching it with your finger and nudging it against their belly near the feet. Your parakeet may jump off your finger quickly, but keep tryingjust don't overwhelm the bird. Give him or her some time between attempts and continue to move slowly. Be patient, and your bird should start getting on your finger voluntarily over time. The next phase of hand training is getting your bird to come outside the cage while perched on your hand. Because your parakeet feels safe inside the cage, he or she may jump off your hand near the exit. Keep trying, though, just like when you tried to get him or her to eat from your hand or perch on your finger. Eventually your budgie will learn to trust you enough to come outside the cage with you.
Summary:
Approach your budgie from inside the cage. Get your parakeet to perch on your finger. Bring your budgie out of its cage.