https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/news/ Patient education, recovery guides and practice news from Dr. Paul Morton, Honolulu hip & knee replacement specialist. Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Morton. en-us © Dr. Paul Norio Morton, MD Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/images/logo-mark.pnghttps://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/news/ https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/sleep-after-hip-or-knee-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/sleep-after-hip-or-knee-replacement/Sleep after hip or knee replacement: why it's hard, safer sleeping positions, nighttime pain strategies, medication cautions, and sleep apnea concerns.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMTJoint replacement recoveryDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/leg-length-after-hip-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/leg-length-after-hip-replacement/Why one leg can feel longer after hip replacement: true vs. functional leg-length discrepancy, how surgeons plan length, and when symptoms need evaluation.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTHip replacement planningDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/blood-clot-prevention-after-joint-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/blood-clot-prevention-after-joint-replacement/Preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement: walking, compression, aspirin or anticoagulants, warning signs, and Hawaii travel considerations.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTRecovery safetyDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/prehab-before-hip-knee-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/prehab-before-hip-knee-replacement/A practical, evidence-based guide to prehab before hip or knee replacement, including strength, walking, mobility, home practice, safety, and a four-week plan.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTPreoperative preparationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/same-day-knee-replacement-discharge-hawaii/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/same-day-knee-replacement-discharge-hawaii/Why a planned same-day knee replacement sometimes becomes an overnight stay: walking difficulty, dizziness, nausea, urinary retention, pain, or anesthesia.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTRapid recoveryDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-persona-iq/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-persona-iq/On October 4, 2022, Dr. Paul Morton implanted Hawai‘i's first Persona IQ smart knee, an FDA-authorized implant with built-in sensors.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:00:00 GMTPractice newsDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-robotic-assisted-joint-replacement-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-robotic-assisted-joint-replacement-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/On March 3, 2022, Kea‘au-raised Dr. Paul Morton performed the Big Island's first robotic-assisted joint replacement at Kona Community Hospital.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 22:00:00 GMTPractice newsDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/5-common-causes-hip-pain/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/5-common-causes-hip-pain/Groin, thigh, or outer-hip pain? Honolulu hip surgeon Dr. Paul Morton explains the 5 common causes of hip pain and when it's time to be seen.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/adductor-canal-block-for-rapid-recovery-knee-replacement-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/adductor-canal-block-for-rapid-recovery-knee-replacement-surgery/How an adductor canal block controls knee replacement pain — the anatomy, the 3–4 day pain-pump catheter, and Dr. Morton's rapid recovery protocol.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/alpha-2-macroglobulin/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/alpha-2-macroglobulin/Alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) in Honolulu: a blood-derived protein that blocks cartilage-degrading enzymes. The honest state of the evidence and who might try it.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/alternatives-to-knee-replacement-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/alternatives-to-knee-replacement-surgery/Alternatives to knee replacement: therapy, braces, injections, PRP, iovera and partial knee — what works and when, from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/am-i-too-young-for-a-knee-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/am-i-too-young-for-a-knee-replacement/Am I too young for a knee replacement? Dr. Paul Morton on partial, patellofemoral, and total knee options, implant lifespan, and how robotics changed it.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/am-i-too-young-for-hip-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/am-i-too-young-for-hip-replacement/Am I too young for hip replacement? Cementless fixation, modern bearings, and robotics changed the math. Honest answers from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/amazon/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/amazon/A Honolulu joint replacement surgeon's guide to recovery products for hip and knee surgery — cold therapy, bathroom safety, dressing aids, and what to skip.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/anterior-cruciate-ligament-injury-treatment-in-sports/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/anterior-cruciate-ligament-injury-treatment-in-sports/How ACL tears happen in sports, sideline first aid, when surgery beats rehab, and proven prevention programs — from Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/antibiotics-and-dental-work/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/antibiotics-and-dental-work/Do you need antibiotics before dental work after joint replacement? A Honolulu hip and knee surgeon explains today's guidance, timing, and who still needs them.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/arthritis-after-acl-tear/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/arthritis-after-acl-tear/Arthritis risk after ACL reconstruction — the numbers, and what lowers it: meniscus preservation, strength, and monitoring. Dr. Paul Morton, Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/arthroplasty/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/arthroplasty/What is joint arthroplasty? A Honolulu surgeon explains the types — total, partial, revision, resurfacing — plus implant materials and choosing a surgeon.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/bear-acl-repair/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/bear-acl-repair/BEAR® ACL repair in Honolulu: how the implant heals your own ACL, who qualifies (50-day window), BEAR II trial results, risks, recovery. Dr. Paul Morton.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/benefits-of-mls-laser-therapy-from-pain-relief-to-healing-acceleration/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/benefits-of-mls-laser-therapy-from-pain-relief-to-healing-acceleration/MLS laser therapy for arthritis, explained by a Honolulu orthopedic surgeon — how photobiomodulation may ease pain and swelling, and what the evidence shows.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/best-recovery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/best-recovery/Warm weather, walkable terrain, and ocean therapy: why recovering from hip or knee replacement in Hawai‘i works for residents and fly-in patients.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/cbd-in-orthopedic-practice-enhancing-recovery-and-well-being-beyond-opiates/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/cbd-in-orthopedic-practice-enhancing-recovery-and-well-being-beyond-opiates/Dr. Paul Morton on CBD in orthopedic care: the evidence for arthritis pain, post-surgical recovery, sleep, and reducing opioid use after joint replacement.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/cost-of-total-knee-replacement-in-hawaii-for-medicare-patients-how-to-save-money-with-outpatient-surgery-centers/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/cost-of-total-knee-replacement-in-hawaii-for-medicare-patients-how-to-save-money-with-outpatient-surgery-centers/Medicare covers total knee replacement in Hawai‘i. See what you'll actually owe, how supplemental plans help, and why surgery centers cost about 30% less.Cost & accessDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/did-i-hurt-my-meniscus-my-knee-keeps-clicking-on-me/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/did-i-hurt-my-meniscus-my-knee-keeps-clicking-on-me/Knee clicking explained by a Honolulu knee surgeon: crepitus vs. a meniscus tear vs. cartilage wear — and the signs that mean it's time to get checked.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/dr-morton-performs-the-first-robotic-total-hip-in-the-state-of-hawaii/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/dr-morton-performs-the-first-robotic-total-hip-in-the-state-of-hawaii/In 2022, Dr. Paul Morton performed Hawai‘i's first robotic-assisted total hip replacement on the ROSA platform — a milestone for the islands.Practice newsDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/durability-of-knee-replacement-implants/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/durability-of-knee-replacement-implants/How long do knee replacements last? About 98% still work at 10 years, over 80% at 20. What wears out and how to protect yours — Dr. Paul Morton, Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/extended-stay-after-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/extended-stay-after-surgery/Home, hotel, hospital, rehab hospital, or skilled nursing? Dr. Paul Morton compares every discharge option after hip and knee replacement in Hawai'i.Recovery planningDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-year-after-acl-reconstruction/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-year-after-acl-reconstruction/ACL reconstruction recovery month by month — running at 3–4 months, testing-based return to sport at 9–12 — from Dr. Paul Morton, Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-year-after-hip-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/first-year-after-hip-replacement/Your first year after hip replacement — walking day one, driving, golf, ocean swims, paddling, and travel guidance from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/golf-after-knee-replacement-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/golf-after-knee-replacement-surgery/Nine surgeon-approved tips for a safe return to golf after knee replacement — from first putts to full rounds. Guidance from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hiking-after-knee-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hiking-after-knee-replacement/How to return to hiking after knee replacement — trail-readiness milestones, poles, footwear, and a smart downhill strategy from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hip-or-knee-replacement-cost/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hip-or-knee-replacement-cost/How much does a hip or knee replacement cost? US list prices average ~$40,000. What each fee covers and what insured, Medicare and self-pay patients pay.Cost & accessDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hmsa/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hmsa/Dr. Paul Morton accepts HMSA (Blue Cross Blue Shield Hawai‘i) plans — PPO, HMO, Akamai Advantage, Quest, EUTF, Fed 87, and FEP — for hip and knee care.Insurance & accessDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hyaluronic-acid-injections-what-you-need-to-know/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/hyaluronic-acid-injections-what-you-need-to-know/Hyaluronic acid gel knee injections in Honolulu: how viscosupplementation lubricates an arthritic knee, single vs series, honest evidence, and coverage.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/kitv-aging-well/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/kitv-aging-well/KITV's Aging Well featured Dr. Paul Morton on how robotic-assisted knee replacement helps Hawai‘i patients recover faster — watch the segment.In the newsDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-pain/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-pain/Knee pain slowing you down? Honolulu knee surgeon Dr. Paul Morton explains 11 common causes, the home remedies that genuinely help, and when to be seen.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-replacement-recovery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-replacement-recovery/Month-by-month knee replacement recovery timeline from Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton — walking day one, driving, stairs, and full strength by one year.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-replacement-success-rate/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-replacement-success-rate/Knee replacement success rate: 75–90% of patients report lasting pain relief and function at 10 years. What success really means — Dr. Paul Morton, Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-replacement-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/knee-replacement-surgery/Personalized alignment fits a knee replacement to your anatomy. Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton explains how it works, the evidence, and the trade-offs.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/medial-knee-pain-treatment/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/medial-knee-pain-treatment/Inner knee pain? Honolulu knee surgeon Dr. Paul Morton breaks down 10 causes of medial knee pain — meniscus, MCL, arthritis — and what treats each one.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/medication-after-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/medication-after-surgery/Medication after joint replacement, explained by a Honolulu surgeon — scheduled acetaminophen and NSAIDs, a short opioid taper, blood thinners, safe disposal.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/mend-nutrition/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/mend-nutrition/Nutrition after surgery speeds healing — protein targets, vitamin D, calcium, iron, hydration, and blood-sugar control from Honolulu's Dr. Paul Morton.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/meniscus-repair-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/meniscus-repair-surgery/PRP in meniscus repair, explained honestly by Honolulu knee surgeon Dr. Paul Morton — the biology, what meta-analyses show, and when it's worth adding.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/metal-allergy-knee-hip-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/metal-allergy-knee-hip-replacement/Worried about nickel allergy and joint replacement? Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton explains the evidence, testing, and hypoallergenic implant options.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/midweek-feature-utilizing-robotics-in-orthopedics/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/midweek-feature-utilizing-robotics-in-orthopedics/Dr. Paul Morton in MidWeek magazine's 'Utilizing Robotics in Orthopedics' — what surgical robots really do in joint replacement, and why precision matters.In the pressDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/orthopedic-surgeon-vs-pain-management-specialist/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/orthopedic-surgeon-vs-pain-management-specialist/Orthopedic surgeon or pain management specialist? How the roles differ, where they overlap, and who to see first — Dr. Paul Morton, Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/painful-hip-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/painful-hip-replacement/Hip replacement still hurting? The 10 causes of a painful hip replacement — from loosening to nerve injury — and the workup that finds yours, in Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/partial-knee-replacement-causes-of-persistent-pain-and-reasons-for-revision/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/partial-knee-replacement-causes-of-persistent-pain-and-reasons-for-revision/Why does a partial knee replacement still hurt? Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton explains progression, loosening, and when conversion to a total knee is needed.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/pickleball/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/pickleball/When can you play pickleball after a hip or knee replacement? Dr. Paul Morton shares timelines, return-to-play tips, and how to protect your new joint.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/platelet-rich-plasma-knee-injections-everything-you-need-to-know/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/platelet-rich-plasma-knee-injections-everything-you-need-to-know/A Honolulu joint surgeon's honest guide to PRP knee injections: how to prepare, what the visit feels like, aftercare week by week, cost, and candidacy.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/post-traumatic-arthritis/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/post-traumatic-arthritis/Post-traumatic arthritis strikes younger joints after fractures and ligament injuries. A Honolulu surgeon on alignment, timing, and cementless options.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/prp-for-knee-arthritis/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/prp-for-knee-arthritis/Does PRP help knee arthritis? A Honolulu joint surgeon on how PRP compares to cortisone and gel, the ideal candidate, and pairing it with strengthening.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/prp-for-patella-tendonitis/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/prp-for-patella-tendonitis/Jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy) in Honolulu: Dr. Paul Morton on progressive loading first, and where PRP honestly fits when rehab has stalled.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/rapid-recovery-joint-replacement-faster-recovery-after-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/rapid-recovery-joint-replacement-faster-recovery-after-surgery/Rapid recovery joint replacement explained: pre-op preparation, muscle-sparing surgery, opioid-sparing anesthesia, and same-day walking.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/recalled-joint-implants/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/recalled-joint-implants/Heard your hip or knee implant was recalled? Most recalls aren't emergencies. Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton explains what they mean and what to do next.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/refer-a-patient/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/refer-a-patient/How physicians, PAs, NPs and physical therapists refer hip and knee patients to Dr. Paul Morton: who to send, what to fax, and how to follow up.For referring cliniciansDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/regenerative-medicine-specialist/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/regenerative-medicine-specialist/Who should perform PRP or BMAC? Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton on which specialists are trained for regenerative medicine — and how to vet a clinic.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/return-to-sports-after-a-total-knee-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/return-to-sports-after-a-total-knee-replacement/Sport-by-sport return timelines after total knee replacement — swimming, cycling, golf, pickleball, surfing, skiing — from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/rheumatology-vs-orthopedic/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/rheumatology-vs-orthopedic/Rheumatologist or orthopedic surgeon for joint pain? A symptom-based guide to inflammatory vs. mechanical pain and when each specialist is right.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/rosa-robot-comes-to-the-queens-medical-center/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/rosa-robot-comes-to-the-queens-medical-center/ROSA robotic-assisted joint replacement is available at The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu for complex and hospital-based joint replacement patients.Practice newsDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/running-and-joint-replacements/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/running-and-joint-replacements/Can you run after a hip or knee replacement? Dr. Paul Morton reviews what registry studies show about running on a new joint and returning to sport.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/speedy-recovery-after-joint-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/speedy-recovery-after-joint-replacement/Practical, surgeon-approved tips for a faster recovery after hip or knee replacement in Hawai‘i — prehab, protein, home setup, walking, ice, and sleep.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/telehealth-consent/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/telehealth-consent/Before a video visit with Dr. Paul Morton: Hawai‘i licensing and location rules, privacy, limits, emergencies, your right to decline, and how to prepare.TelehealthDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/testimonial-rating-top-doctor/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/testimonial-rating-top-doctor/Testimonials and ratings for Dr. Paul Morton: Honolulu Magazine Top Doctors honoree, Healthgrades and Vitals ratings, and Google and Yelp review excerpts.Patient storiesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/total-knee-arthroplasty-versus-partial-knee-arthroplasty/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/total-knee-arthroplasty-versus-partial-knee-arthroplasty/Partial vs. total knee replacement — an honest comparison of recovery, feel, durability, and who qualifies for each, from Honolulu surgeon Dr. Paul Morton.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/understanding-the-cost-of-total-knee-replacement-surgery-in-honolulu-hawaii/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/understanding-the-cost-of-total-knee-replacement-surgery-in-honolulu-hawaii/Total knee replacement in Honolulu averages about $40,740 vs $32,570 nationally. What drives Hawai‘i prices, what insurance leaves you owing, and how to save.Cost & accessDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/voted-2023-best-physician-by-west-hawaii-todays-best-of-west-hawaii-awards/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/voted-2023-best-physician-by-west-hawaii-todays-best-of-west-hawaii-awards/Dr. Paul Morton was voted 2023 Best Physician in West Hawaii Today's Best of West Hawaii awards, reader-voted recognition from the Big Island community.AwardsDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/what-is-implant-surveillance/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/what-is-implant-surveillance/Implant surveillance uses scheduled X-rays and checkups to catch silent wear or loosening early, when fixes are simpler. From Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/when-is-hardware-removal-necessary-in-orthopedic-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/when-is-hardware-removal-necessary-in-orthopedic-surgery/Screws, plates, rods, and pins are usually built to stay in for life — but not always. Dr. Paul Morton explains when orthopedic hardware removal makes sense.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/why-you-should-have-surgery-by-a-fellowship-trained-adult-reconstruction-surgeon/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/why-you-should-have-surgery-by-a-fellowship-trained-adult-reconstruction-surgeon/Honolulu's Dr. Morton on fellowship training for joint replacement surgeons: volume, complex-case skill, and, research suggests, fewer complications.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/will-you-set-off-airport-metal-detectors/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/will-you-set-off-airport-metal-detectors/Will your hip or knee replacement set off airport metal detectors? A Honolulu joint replacement surgeon explains screening, body scanners, and what to say.Patient educationDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/yoga-after-hip-replacement/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/yoga-after-hip-replacement/How to return to yoga after hip replacement — anterior approach patients usually have no precautions. Pose progression from Dr. Paul Morton in Honolulu.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/yoga-after-knee-replacement-surgery/https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/yoga-after-knee-replacement-surgery/Five modified yoga poses — Warrior Two, Tree, Bridge, Child's Pose, and Savasana — to rebuild strength and mobility after knee replacement surgery.Recovery guidesDr. Paul Norio Morton, MD