Cheilectomy vs. big toe fusion: how the options differ
How pain pattern, remaining motion, weight-bearing X-rays, arthritis extent, activity goals, and recovery trade-offs shape this hallux rigidus decision.
Ankle Replacement Recovery: Week-by-Week Guide | Pathway
Cast and boot, the non-weight-bearing period, physiotherapy, driving, work, walking milestones and how recovery compares with ankle fusion.
Bunion Surgery Recovery Time: Week-by-Week Guide | Pathway
Surgical shoe, walking, swelling, driving, work, footwear and running after bunion surgery, with minimally invasive vs open differences.
Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery: Week-by-Week Guide | Pathway
Open vs endoscopic release, when numbness and grip strength return, driving, typing, manual work, pillar pain and warning signs.
Early Knee Arthritis Symptoms and What Helps | Pathway
The first signs of knee osteoarthritis, the Kellgren-Lawrence stages, what guidelines say to do first, and when a surgeon should see it.
Herniated Disc Surgery Recovery Time: Week by Week | Pathway
Walking, sitting, driving, desk versus physical work, lifting, physiotherapy and re-herniation risk: microdiscectomy recovery, week by week.
Hip Arthritis Symptoms: Signs and Next Steps | Pathway
Groin pain, stiffness, lost rotation, a limp, and night pain: how hip osteoarthritis is diagnosed, what helps early, and when to see a surgeon.
Hip Arthroscopy Recovery Time: Week by Week | Pathway
Week-by-week recovery after hip arthroscopy for FAI or a labral tear: crutches, brace, physiotherapy, driving, work, running, and return to sport.
Hip Replacement Surgery: A Plain-English Guide | Pathway
What hip replacement surgery involves, who it helps, anterior vs posterior approaches, recovery, risks, implant lifespan, and wait times in Canada.
How Long Does a Knee Replacement Last? | Pathway
Registry data on 10, 20 and 25-year knee implant survival, what shortens or extends it, and how to spot a failing implant.
Knee Arthroscopy Recovery Time: What to Expect | Pathway
Day of surgery, the first week, crutches, driving, work and sport after a knee scope, and how meniscus, cartilage and ACL work changes the timeline.
Knee Injury Types: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Surgery | Pathway
ACL, PCL, MCL, meniscus, kneecap, cartilage and fracture injuries compared: how each presents, how it is confirmed, and which need surgery.
Knee Replacement Surgery: A Plain-English Guide | Pathway
What a knee replacement is, total vs partial, robotic assistance, the day of surgery, recovery, risks, how long it lasts, and the wait in Canada.
Meniscus Surgery Recovery Time: Week by Week | Pathway
Partial meniscectomy vs meniscal repair: weight-bearing, driving, work and sport week by week, and the trials on which tears need surgery.
Rotator Cuff Tear Symptoms: Signs and Diagnosis | Pathway
The four signs of a torn rotator cuff, partial vs full-thickness tears, how ultrasound and MRI confirm it, and when timing matters.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery: Week-by-Week Guide | Pathway
Sling, sleep, driving, work, strengthening and golf after anatomic or reverse shoulder replacement, phase by phase, with warning signs.
Spinal Fusion Recovery Time: Month by Month | Pathway
Hospital stay, brace, walking, lifting limits, driving, work, smoking and how the fusion matures over 6 to 12 months: lumbar fusion recovery, month by month.
Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Options and Recovery | Pathway
When surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis is worth considering, how laminectomy, endoscopic decompression and fusion differ, and what recovery looks like.
Types of Hip Surgery: Which One Do You Need? | Pathway
Six types of hip surgery compared: replacement, resurfacing, arthroscopy, osteotomy, revision, and fracture repair, with who each suits and recovery.
Types of Shoulder Surgery: Procedures Compared | Pathway
Arthroscopic vs open, and what rotator cuff repair, Bankart, Latarjet, biceps tenodesis and replacement each fix, with recovery compared.
What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Do? Canada Guide | Pathway
How orthopedic surgeons train in Canada, what they treat, how they differ from physiatrists and physiotherapists, and how to check a licence.
When to Get a Knee Replacement: Signs and Timing | Pathway
The signs surgeons look for, what counts as failed conservative care, the evidence on waiting too long or going too early, and partial versus total.
Hip Replacement Recovery Time: Week by Week
Walking aids, stairs, sleep, driving, work and golf — what each phase of hip replacement recovery usually looks like.
Knee Replacement Recovery Time: Week by Week
From the first steps with a walker to kneeling, golf and the one-year mark, with typical ranges and when to call your team.
ACL Surgery Recovery Time: Phase by Phase
Crutches, driving, work, running and the tests that decide when you return to pivoting sport.
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Time: Week by Week
Sling, sleep, driving, work and strengthening — the four phases of rotator cuff repair recovery over 4 to 6 months.
ACDF Surgery Recovery Time: Week by Week
Hospital stay, swallowing, collar use, lifting, driving, work and how fusion progresses over months.
Rotator cuff tear treatment: when is surgery considered?
Learn how symptoms, tear pattern, rehabilitation response, and recovery goals shape the decision.
Anterior vs. posterior hip replacement: how the approaches differ
Compare early recovery, risks, longer-term outcomes, precautions, and useful questions for your surgeon.
Hip resurfacing vs. total hip replacement: how the options differ
Compare what each operation changes, who may be considered, metal-on-metal risks, and the questions worth asking.
Partial vs. total knee replacement: how to compare your options
Compare candidacy, recovery, and long-term evidence, with practical questions for your knee surgeon.
Robotic vs. conventional knee replacement: what the evidence shows
What robotic assistance changes in planning and precision, where outcomes evidence remains mixed, and what to ask a knee surgeon.
Hip Replacement Wait Times in Canada: 2026 Guide
National Wait 2 results, provincial snapshots, and the difference between benchmark time and the full patient wait.
Shoulder Surgery Wait Times in Canada: 2026 Guide
Why no national number exists, what current provincial portals measure, and how to compare different wait-time clocks.
ACL Surgery Wait Times in Canada: 2026 Guide
Measured ACL waits, current provincial snapshots, and the important difference between a target and a result.
ACL Repair vs. Reconstruction: How the Options Differ
Compare candidacy, current evidence, rehabilitation planning, and the questions that help patients understand these two ACL procedures.
Pathway Named Official Orthopedic Surgery Partner of the PGA of Canada
A national partnership bringing fast orthopedic surgical care to Canada's golf community.
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Knee Replacement Wait Times in Canada: A 2026 Provincial Guide
Province-by-province 2026 wait times, what's driving them, and the options available to you.
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Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Options: When Is Hip Replacement Necessary?
Dr. Rodriguez explains when conservative treatments stop working and how to know if hip replacement is right for you.
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Is Bunion Surgery Worth It? A Surgeon's Honest Answer
Dr. Arora explains when bunion surgery is the right choice and what modern recovery really looks like.
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How Long Does a Hip Replacement Last?
Dr. Rodriguez explains implant longevity, what affects it, and what happens if you need a revision.
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