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Home the Same Day: Is Outpatient Joint Replacement Right for You?

Discover if outpatient joint replacement is right for you. Learn how Dr. Vasilios Mathews at Mathews Orthopedics in Houston, TX, helps patients recover safely at home on the very same day as their surgery.

Oct 13th, 2026

Is Robotic Knee Replacement the Secret to a Faster Recovery?

Are you considering joint surgery but worried about the downtime? Discover how robotic knee replacement can help you get back on your feet faster with greater precision and shorter hospital stays.

Sep 11th, 2026

Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Early Signs Most People Write Off as Normal Aging

Is morning stiffness simply a sign of aging? It could indicate the onset of hip osteoarthritis. Discover the subtle warning signs that are often overlooked and learn how our team can help you stay active and mobile.

Aug 12th, 2026

Back to Activity After Joint Replacement: A Realistic Timeline

A knee or hip replacement can transform your life, freeing you from pain and mobility problems. But what is recovery really like? Learn what to do, what not to do, and what to expect as you recover from joint replacement surgery.

Jul 3rd, 2026

Is Hip Resurfacing a Better Option for Younger Patients?

About 544,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed every year, but there’s an alternative that preserves bone and offers other benefits. Learn about hip resurfacing and what makes a patient a good candidate for the procedure.

Jun 10th, 2026

Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement: How Surgeons Decide What You Need

Your knee performs critical work — keeping you balanced, upright, and able to walk, run, and jump. When your knee becomes damaged and diseased, pain, mobility issues, and more ensue. Learn about when a partial or total knee replacement is best. 

May 2nd, 2026

7 Steps to a Successful Hip Replacement Surgery

Up to 760,000 hip replacements are performed each year. If you need this surgery, you can take action to optimize your recovery. Learn exactly how, here.

Apr 1st, 2026

Spring into Action: How to Prepare Your Joints for Outdoor Activities

We know — you’re dying to get outside and enjoy all the outdoors has to offer this spring. One thing that’s crucial is taking great care of your joints so you can enjoy all your favorite activities. Learn how to give your joints some love. 

Mar 9th, 2026

The Anterior Approach: A Game Changer for Hip Replacement Surgery?

Wear and tear, osteoarthritis, injury, and other issues account for the 544,000 hip replacements in the United States each year. Learn about minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery, which has significantly improved the procedure.

Feb 5th, 2026

Don’t Let Joint Pain Ruin Your Year: 5 Tips for a More Active 2026

Who doesn’t want to support their joint health in the upcoming year? Learn about powerful strategies you can adopt to support your joint health and stay moving and free from pain in 2026!

Jan 23rd, 2026

How to Prepare for Your Hip Replacement Surgery

About 544,000 hip replacements are done in the United States each year, thanks to hip problems that cause pain and immobility. If you’re scheduled to be one of them, learn what you can do to prepare for your surgery and make recovery easier here.

Dec 10th, 2025

5 Benefits of a Partial Knee Replacement

Partial knee replacement is a great solution for many who suffer debilitating knee pain — but who also have parts of their knees that are unaffected by damage. Learn about all the good things that a partial knee replacement offers patients.

Nov 7th, 2025

How Safe is Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery?

There are over a million knee and hip replacements performed yearly in the United States, and minimally invasive surgery has become a popular option when possible. Learn about the significant, diverse benefits these procedures offer patients.

Oct 17th, 2025

Hip Resurfacing: 5 FAQs Answered

Total hip replacement isn’t the only option for repairing a painful hip that limits you. Hip resurfacing is a less invasive procedure with high success rates. Learn the answers to your questions, from who’s a good candidate to procedure details.

Sep 15th, 2025

Iovera° Cold Technology: How It Can Help With Chronic Knee Pain

There’s nothing that slows you down like knee pain. Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling, bone spurs, and more. If conservative treatments haven’t helped, learn about a revolutionary new treatment that harnesses the power of cold to provide relief.

Aug 4th, 2025

My Knee is Hurting Again After a Knee Replacement. Can Revision Surgery Help?

What if you’ve gone through the ordeal of a total knee replacement, only to find that pain and mobility problems persist? It happens more often than you might think. Learn about revision surgery for failed total knee replacement here.

Jul 1st, 2025

Did You Know Outpatient Joint Surgery is Now Possible?

Outpatient surgery gets you home quickly, but did you know that this option is now possible after hip or knee replacement? Learn more about Dr. Mathews’ Rapid Recovery Program and the benefits you gain from zero nights in the hospital post-surgery.

Jun 4th, 2025

6 Signs It’s Time to Get Help with Hip Arthritis

If you’re experiencing persistent hip pain, weakness, and other symptoms, it might be hip arthritis, a common degenerative condition that’s uncomfortable and limits your mobility. Learn why — and when — it’s critical to get treatment, here.

May 2nd, 2025

Hip Replacement Vs. Hip Resurfacing: Understanding the Differences

Two innovative hip-saving surgeries exist that can help patients find relief from pain and mobility challenges and return to enjoying active lives. Learn what they are and how they differ here.

Apr 1st, 2025

Partial Versus Total Knee Replacement: Choosing What’s Right for You

When trauma or illness causes irreversible knee joint damage, the pain and immobility can be life-limiting. If conservative treatments no longer work, partial or total knee replacement may be the solution. Learn which is right for you.

Mar 1st, 2025

When is it Time to Think About Revision Hip Replacement?

What if hip pain, mobility problems, and other issues return after hip replacement surgery? You might need revision hip replacement, which remedies symptoms caused by wear and tear, faulty components, infection, etc.

Feb 11th, 2025

8 Tips to Slow Osteoarthritis Progression

Osteoarthritis is a painful, life-limiting condition that affects about 32.5 million Americans. Learn how to slow its progression so you can enjoy your favorite activities—and be pain-free—for as long as possible.

Jan 14th, 2025

5 Great Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Does robotic surgery mean an R2D2 performs your surgery? No! It is a highly sophisticated, minimally invasive surgical platform that your surgeon uses to refine orthopedic surgery and enhance your recovery.

Dec 2nd, 2024

Rapid Recovery After Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty

The number of total knee and hip replacements in the United States keeps going up, but advanced surgical techniques make them easier for patients to endure. Learn how to accelerate your recovery if you need one of these procedures and more here. 

Nov 5th, 2024

Is Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?

Our amazing knees allow us to walk, run, jump, and more. When wear and tear or injury affects them, chronic pain and movement issues can stop us in our tracks. Learn about the cutting-edge robotic knee replacement solution and its benefits here.

Oct 8th, 2024

Am I a Candidate for a Hip Replacement?

Hip pain and stiffness can take a big toll on the simplest daily activities. Hip replacement surgery helps restore mobility — but how do you know when you’re ready? These tips can help.

Sep 24th, 2024