Knee Replacement

Total Joint Replacement Educational Series Part 17: Will Your Total Knee Replacement Implant Activate Airport Metal Detectors? by Dr. Tony DiGioia Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 18 Jan 2009 1:54am · Researchers discovered that patients with total knee replacements (TKR) are more likely to set off the security scanners at airports due to the metal...% of patients with bilateral knee replacements set off the detectors. · Unicompartmental (partial) replacements in either one or both knees did not activate the detectors Read on »

Partial knee replacements are ga ... by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:21pm lived a more sedentary lifestyle. Partial knee replacements, also known as unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, are used to ease the pain and discomfort that accompany arthritis... Partial knee replacements are gaining ground as an alternative to a full knee surgical procedure..BD Due to advances in surgical procedures and technology, partial knee Read on »

Oxinium Journey knee replacement introduced in India « PlacidWay … by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Fri 07 Aug 2009 5:45pm by Dr. A.K. Read more here: Oxinium Journey knee replacement introduced in India « PlacidWay … Read on »

Partial Knee Replacement: Less Pain, but Not for Everyone by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:03pm is not for everyone. Since partial replacements are more fragile than total knee replacements and do not last as long, the patient should be over 60, not obese and not a vigorous exerciser. All... joint damage. If a partial knee replacement fails, more extensive surgery will be required for a total knee replacement. If you think you may be a candidate for partial knee Read on »

Pregabalin decreases chronic pain after knee replacement surgery by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 19 Oct 2008 7:05pm Researchers presenting at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists have found that the drug pregabalin (Lyrica), when administered before and after total knee replacement surgery significantly decreased the incidence of chronic pain while increasing and expediting patient mobility after surgery. “While TKR Read on »

Knee Replacements Beneficial for Balance Improvement as Well as Pain Reduction by Anthony Cirillo Patient Expert

Posted Fri 04 Jun 2010 10:50am A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons showed that a knee replacement can help improve an elderly person's balance... can prove deadly. So essentially while knee replacements are typically done to reduce the severe pain that people are in, this study has shown that the replacements Read on »

Cut ligament during total knee replacement by Jan Posted Thu 16 Jul 2009 8:14pm My orthopaedic dr cut the ligament on the outside portion of my knee because he said my knee was crooked. To align & make my knee straight, the ligament was cut. That spot is extremely sore. Are there any exercises I can do to help heal that ligament? Read on »

Considering a Total Knee Replacement-Some Straight Talk from an Orthopedic Surgeon by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Fri 31 Dec 2010 2:12pm procedure. BD If you are considering a total knee replacement you are in significant pain, likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is probably suffering as well. A total knee replacement is a BIG procedure… you must be well informed, and you MUST be *ready* for it. You should understand the procedure, the risks Read on »

FDA Gives 510K Clearance for a 30-year Knee Replacement From Smith and Nephew by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Apr 2010 9:38am today that states their knee should last 30 years. I hope so for all those who have had knee replacements and for those who have had replacements for the original devices... of their hip replacement products and purchased another company in the UK that develops and sells knees and hips. It appears the technology is advancing pretty quickly here Read on »

From My Point of View for Knee Replacement Surgery… by Liyesen Posted Thu 13 Aug 2009 12:00am Translated from original blog post at http://www.LiYeSen.com Knee replacement surgery, or also known as knee arthroplasty is the treatment for degenerative arthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease, degenerative knee, Osteoarthritis, proliferative knee arthritis, hypertrophic arthritis, senile arthritis). It is treatment when Read on »

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