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What is a Total Knee Replacement

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:52:35 +0000

A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material. The knee is a hinge joint which provides motion at the point where the thigh meets the lower leg. The thigh bone (or femur) abuts the large bone of the lower leg … Read the Rest

CMS proposes major initiative for joint replacements

Patricia Walter — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:50:40 +0000

July 9, 2015

Model supports quality and care improvements for patient’s transition from surgery to recovery

Hip and knee replacements are some of the most common surgeries that Medicare beneficiaries receive. In 2013, there were more than 400,000 inpatient primary procedures, costing more than $7 billion for hospitalization alone. While … Read the Rest

Experience Key to Good Outcome

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:16:10 +0000

Updated 7/10/2015

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A new study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases suggests a positive relationship between surgeons and hospitals performing a high volume of total knee replacements (TKR) and the outcomes for these interventions. The study found that patients of surgeons … Read the Rest

First Cementless Knee Replacement at CentraState

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:48:24 +0000

Freehold, NJ, January 24, 2008 –(PR.com)– Late in 2007, Dr Michael Greller and Dr Alan Nasar, orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, performed a fully cementless, minimally invasive total knee replacement using trabecular metal technology. It was a “first” in the history … Read the Rest

Limb lengthening common TKR

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:43:16 +0000

April 2008

SAN FRANCISCO – Patients typically experience an increase in limb length after undergoing total knee arthroplasty, according to a study presented here…

…Jason E. Lang, MD, and colleagues investigated changes in limb length occurring after TKA performed in 102 knees of 98 patients…

…Overall, 82 of the 102 … Read the Rest

Hybrids Implants for Knee Repair

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:34:38 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO – March 6, 2008 – When it is time to replace a knee, a hybrid implant appears to have better longevity than conventional, totally cemented versions, according to a report at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 75th Annual Meeting.

“Reducing revision rate is a key goal … Read the Rest

Knee Replacement Operation and Physical Therapy

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:11:53 +0000

By Robert Ryles

A knee replacement operation is common today. Many people have undergone this operation to help improve the quality of their lives when it has been blighted by pain and disability from a knee damaged by arthritis or injury.

Knee replacement has become much more common over the … Read the Rest

The pros and cons of knee replacements

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:05:50 +0000

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: My arthritic knee is killing me most of the time and my family doctor thinks it may be time for a new one. I understand there’s a new total knee replacement procedure that provides a much faster recovery. What can you tell me about this? – Suffering … Read the Rest

Ooohhh… My Aching Knee!

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:10:54 +0000

By Nathan Wei

When your knee hurts, getting relief is all that’s on your mind. Getting the right relief, though, depends on knowing what’s wrong. The correct diagnosis will lead to the correct treatment.

Know Your Knee!

The knee is the largest joint in the body. It’s also one of … Read the Rest