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Dr. Gerardo Mangino / Knee & Hip Specialist Blog
Pre-Surgery Exercises for Hip and Knee: Building Strength Before Recovery Begins
Pre-surgery exercises help strengthen your hips and knees, improve flexibility, and enhance circulation—key factors for faster recovery after joint surgery. Learn how building muscle and mobility before your procedure can improve surgical outcomes and make rehabilitation easier.
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Knee Replacement Mexico vs USA Cost: What Patients Need to Know
Compare knee replacement costs in Mexico vs the USA and learn how patients save up to 70% without sacrificing quality. Discover surgery steps, recovery, and why Cabo San Lucas with Dr. Gerardo Mangino is a top choice for affordable, expert orthopedic care.
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Hip Replacement Procedure Steps: What Happens Before, During & After
Learn every stage of hip replacement surgery, from pre-op preparation and anesthesia to implant placement, recovery, and long-term care. Discover how this procedure relieves pain, restores mobility, and helps you return to an active life with confidence.
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Orthopedic Care for Seniors: Enhance Mobility & Independence
Learn how orthopedic care helps seniors manage arthritis, osteoporosis, and fractures. Discover treatments, exercises, and prevention strategies to reduce pain, improve mobility, and maintain independence as you age.
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Essential Guide, Techniques, Benefits
Discover how minimally invasive spine surgery treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other conditions with smaller incisions, faster recovery, and less pain. Learn key procedures, benefits, risks, and candidacy to make an informed decision.
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Cabo San Lucas Medical Tourism: World-Class Care in a World-Class Destination
Discover why Cabo San Lucas is a top destination for medical tourism. From orthopedic surgeries with Dr. Gerardo Mangino to cosmetic and dental care, access U.S.-trained doctors, modern hospitals, and savings of up to 70%—all while recovering in a stunning beach setting.
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These Are Some Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon
Preparar las preguntas correctas antes de una cita con un cirujano ortopédico permite entender el diagnóstico, evaluar opciones de tratamiento y planificar la recuperación con confianza. Conoce qué aspectos clave abordar, desde pruebas y procedimientos hasta cuidados posteriores, para tomar decisiones informadas y participar activamente en tu plan de salud.
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Bunion Surgery Overview: Types, Procedures, and Recovery Essentials
Bunion surgery corrects the misalignment of the big toe, relieving pain and improving foot function when non-surgical treatments no longer work. Techniques range from traditional open surgery to minimally invasive methods, with recovery times of 6–12 weeks depending on the procedure. Learn how each approach works, the risks involved, and what to expect before and after surgery.
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Joint Revision Surgery Explained: Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Joint revision surgery replaces or repairs a failing artificial joint due to wear, loosening, or infection. More complex than the first surgery, it involves removing old parts and placing new ones. Recovery is longer but with rehab most patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.
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When to Consider Back Surgery: Key Signs and Decision Factors
Back surgery is considered when severe, persistent pain or nerve-related symptoms—like numbness, weakness, or radiating leg pain—do not improve with therapy or medication. Conditions such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis may require surgery. A spine specialist helps weigh risks, benefits, and recovery.
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Dr. Gerardo Mangino-Knee & Hip Specialist
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Gerardo Mangino - Knee & Hip Specialist in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Dr. Mangino and his team are dedicated to providing expert and affordable orthopedic care to relieve your pain and help you live life to the fullest. His affiliations include:
- AAOS: American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Colegio de Ortopedia y Traumatología of B.C.S.
- FEMECOT: Federación Mexicana De Colegios De Ortopedia Y Traumatología Ac
International patients can request a virtual consultation by using our online form or calling +1-888-309-5779. For an in-person consultation in Los Cabos, please call +52-624-104-9300, ext. 3216.
Hospital H+
Plaza Koral Center
Hospital H+, Bv. Cerro Colorado
San José del Cabo, B.C. 23400
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