If you are scheduled to undergo knee replacement surgery, your surgeon has three procedures from which to choose. An artificial knee can be held in place, or fixed, using a cemented, noncemented or hybrid procedure. Your surgeon will decide which procedure is best for you. The cemented procedure In this procedure, a grout-like material isContinue Reading »
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Get Hip (and Knee) to Total Joint Replacement Surgery
It sure seems that with every Facebook post and every newsfeed update, More and more people seem to be having total joint replacements. Would you agree? We are seeing as more and more baby boomers age, they are taking avenge of enhancements in modern technology and opting to go with total hip or knee replacements.Continue Reading »
Is surgery better than physical therapy if you have arthritis and meniscal tears?
Absolutely NOT. In a recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine (Katz, J. N., Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis. March 19, 2013 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1301408) researchers looked at over 351 patients 45 years or older that reported knee pain while suffering from meniscal tears and mild to moderate arthritis.Continue Reading »
Antibiotic Guidelines with Joint Replacements
A recent statement from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) addresses antiobiotic usage prophylaxis for patients with joint replacements. This article recommends specific antibiotics based upon the type of surgery, ranging from dental to vascular. Since not all physicians are aware of these guidelines, educating your physician regarding the most effective antibiotic for your particular surgeryContinue Reading »
Restoring Range of Motion After Elbow Replacement
Total elbow replacement refers to a surgery that creates an artificial joint. Damage to your elbow can initially occur from badly broken bones, severely torn tissues, a tumor in or around the elbow, or osteoarthritis, or unsuccessful previous surgery. Your normal elbow joint is comprised of two bones—the humerus in the upper arm and theContinue Reading »