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tobacco (chewing tobacco) use is strongly correlated with a significantly higher risk of both joint-specific and systemic medical complications following a primary Total Knee Arth…
Read moreThe promotion of “robotics” for total joint procedures has persisted for over 15 years under the guise of improving short and long-term outcomes. However, there is no evidence to…
Read morepeople often assume that anything “new” is automatically “better,” especially when it is endorsed by trusted authorities like doctors. Unfortunately, this assumption is misguided.…
Read moreIf you’re having a total or partial knee replacement – or considering one – you may have heard a lot of talk about “degrees of flexion”. Or something called “range of motion”. Or…
Read moreDuring a dental procedure, it is possible for bacteria from the mouth, teeth or gums to travel through the bloodstream and settle in an artificial knee. The use of an antibiotic p…
Read moreYes, you should worry about a symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) after a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). If left untreated, bacteria from a UTI can travel through your blood…
Read moreA knee replacement is a decidedly unpleasant event. From the hassle of getting the surgery to the three-month recovery to the possibility of catching an infection while you're in…
Read moreIt can seem daunting to stay up to date with the new measures, particularly when travelling with metal implants. If your metal implants have set the alarms off, this is when you n…
Read moreThe durability of knee replacement implants is a crucial factor in determining the success of the surgery. Studies have shown that 98% percent of total knee replacements still fun…
Read moreKnee osteoarthritis is a common ailment. It happens when the cartilage in the knee joint gradually wears away. Many people think it only affects older adults as it is often associ…
Read moreWho Can Not Be a Good Choice for Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee replacement is life-changing for many people, but several factors may make someone not the best candidate for knee…
Read moreClimbing a flight of stairs shouldn’t feel like a challenge, but for many people, it does. This isn’t a standalone experience of this use. Many people reportedly feel their knees…
Read moreUntreated, severe knee osteoarthritis (OA) significantly increases fracture risk due to bone-on-bone friction, instability, and high fall risk from weakened muscles and pain. It c…
Read moreThe robots are doubling complications in knee replacement surgery. Not my opinion. The data. A population-based study just published in the Journal of Arthroplasty analyzed over 7…
Read moreThe degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, affects countless people globally yet research demonstrates women experience osteoarthritis at higher rates than men. Women account…
Read moreThumb arthritis is a common cause of thumb pain. The ability to touch the thumb to the small finger, known as “opposition,” is a function which distinguishes our hands from the ha…
Read moreThe right time for knee replacement surgery is when chronic pain, stiffness, or instability severely limits your daily life, such as walking, climbing stairs, or sleeping, and non…
Read moreTotal knee replacement (TKR) is a highly successful procedure. It provides substantial pain relief and has restored mobility for over 90% of patients. But delaying surgery can lea…
Read moreOsteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition that affects your joints. It usually develops in children, teens and young adults. It cuts off blood supply to a section of the bone…
Read moreA patella dislocation occurs when your kneecap (patella) slides out of the groove at your knee joint. Your knee joint is a meeting of three bones: your thighbone (femur), shinbone…
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