Blog | Troy Miles, MD

Am I a Candidate for Same-Day Outpatient Knee Replacement?

Dr. Troy Miles

Nov 19, 2018

Am I a Candidate for Same-Day Outpatient Knee Replacement?

Same-day outpatient knee replacement is changing the way we treat patients with joint pain. Here’s what you should know. In the last...

Dr. Troy Miles

Jul 9, 2018

How long do knee replacements last?

How long do knee replacements last? For more information, please visit: https://youtu.be/JnfAzFgmQmI

Caring for a Parent After Hip Replacement Surgery

Dr. Troy Miles

Jul 4, 2018

Caring for a Parent After Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement is a team sport. In order to achieve the best results, we need everyone to get involved. That means the patient and our...

Dr. Troy Miles

Jul 2, 2018

Top Questions About Hip Replacement

Meeting with a surgeon to prepare for hip replacement surgery can be an overwhelming experience, but it’s important that we get all of...

Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement

Dr. Troy Miles

Jun 26, 2018

Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement

As one of the first surgeons in Redding to offer robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery for partial knee replacement patients, I'm...

Dr. Troy Miles

Jul 17, 2017

The Best Books About Knee Replacement

You may have heard that my second book, Life After Knee Replacement: A Guide to Success with Surgery, Recovery, and Rehabilitation, was...

How to Improve Range of Motion After Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr. Troy Miles

Nov 11, 2016

How to Improve Range of Motion After Knee Replacement Surgery

Nearly five million Americans are living with artificial knees, and roughly 150,000 undergo knee replacement surgery in the U.S. each...

Dr. Troy Miles

Oct 28, 2016

Free Knee Pain Seminar, Nov. 10th

We're seeing great results with the Navio partial knee replacement surgical system, and I'm excited to share more about how we're using...

Dr. Troy Miles

Oct 4, 2016

Video: Changing What's Possible

Have you seen my latest commercial? I've been working with a number of patients since arriving in Redding this summer, and I've noticed...

Dr. Troy Miles

Jun 22, 2016

Recovery Time After Hip Replacement

Before undergoing any surgery, it’s important that patients are prepared for what the recovery process will look like. Total hip...

Dr. Troy Miles

Jun 14, 2016

What Are Hip Implants Made Of?

One of the most frequent questions I’m asked by patients in the course of a clinic day is what hip implants are made of. It makes sense...

Community Event: Help for Knee & Hip Pain

Dr. Troy Miles

May 6, 2016

Community Event: Help for Knee & Hip Pain

If you're suffering from hip or knee pain, this one's for you. On Wednesday. May 11th, I'll be hosting a free seminar at Shasta...

Dr. Troy Miles

May 4, 2016

How Long Will a Hip Replacement Last?

The number of years that an artificial hip is expected to last varies depending on a number of factors, including the material being used...

Osteoarthritis & Hip Pain: Do I Need Surgery?

Dr. Troy Miles

Apr 22, 2016

Osteoarthritis & Hip Pain: Do I Need Surgery?

Osteoarthritis is a very common cause of hip pain and discomfort. There seems to be a lot of confusion about proper treatment of...

How Will New Knee Replacement Guidelines Will Impact Your Treatment?

Dr. Troy Miles

Apr 19, 2016

How Will New Knee Replacement Guidelines Will Impact Your Treatment?

If you follow healthcare news, you may have seen headlines recently about the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ new guidelines...

Get Empowered: Taking Change of Your Follow-Up Care

Dr. Troy Miles

Apr 13, 2016

Get Empowered: Taking Change of Your Follow-Up Care

A concerning study published in the American Journal of Surgery has been making headlines, and it’s making physicians across the country...

Dr. Troy Miles

Apr 7, 2016

Do I Need Hip Resurfacing?

For qualified patients, hip resurfacing can be an excellent option for restoring function to a hip joint that has been compromised by...

5 on Friday: The Week's Best Health News

Dr. Troy Miles

Apr 1, 2016

5 on Friday: The Week's Best Health News

If you have recommendations for articles I should include in next week's roundup, let me know. You can reach me on Twitter at @TAMiles....

Top Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery

Dr. Troy Miles

Mar 29, 2016

Top Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery

Before any patient undergoes hip replacement surgery, I always recommend exploring every non-operative solution we have at our disposal....

Dr. Troy Miles

Mar 23, 2016

Exercises to Reduce Hip Pain

One of the most common misconceptions about hip arthritis is that surgery and medications are the only two solutions for decreasing pain....