Hip replacement is major surgery. For some people, it will become necessary after a traumatic injury such as a fall or auto accident. For most elderly people, the decision to undergo the procedure will come after a long period of declining hip function. As the cartilage wears away in the hip sock more ...
posted by Ginny Mosier on 11/25/2008 at 5:28:02 PM, EST
When you have an elderly parent living alone in another state, hearing the phone ring at an unusually late hour causes an immediate feeling of alarm. What follows is a test of how prepared everyone is to deal with the medical emergency. Fortunately, my mother-in-law Ruth survived her first heart a more ...
posted by Ginny Mosier on 11/25/2008 at 5:23:23 PM, EST
The Nightingale blog supports discussions about trends in health and healing practices, accessible to both doctors and patients and fostering an open, ongoing dialogue. For convenience, the blog is archived both by date and topic, with threads and supporting links clearly indicated.
