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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

What should the patient know?

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:03:26 +0000

Barry J. Waldman MD, Esther A. Schaftel CRNP www.totaljointjoint.com

Unfortunately, there is an epidemic of knee arthritis in the United States. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, estimates that between 2006 and 2030, the number of knee implants performed in the United States will increase from 300,000 a year to … Read the Rest

ACL Reconstruction Animation

Patricia Walter — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:42:30 +0000

Dr. Bertram Zarins at Mass General Hospital has prepared this animation to explain how he reconstructs a torn ACL with a mid-3rd patellar tendon graft. Visit https://www.MGHSportsMedicine.org for more information.… Read the Rest

Young Men Greater Risk Infection after TKR

Patricia Walter — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:34:31 +0000

Young age and male gender cited as risk factors for in-hospital SSI after THA, TKA

Orthopedics Today, September 2012 Read Study Here

A recently presented study identified age, gender and racial minority status as risk factors for perioperative surgical site infection following total hip and knee arthroplasty.

“Our regression model … Read the Rest

Cartilage Repair Worthless

Patricia Walter — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:11:25 +0000

By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Arthroscopic surgery to trim cartilage in the knee is a worthless procedure. I have seen many patients who have had cartilage removed by surgeons for an average charge of $5000 and then they must have a knee replacement several years later. The surgeon must know about … 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

Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement Surgery Part 2

Patricia Walter — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 13:23:52 +0000

Uploaded on Nov 8, 2010

Featuring Dr. Seth S. Leopold, MD
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Seth Leopold demonstrates minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and discusses the benefits to patients. The program follows a patient through the whole process, from pre-op to post-op.… Read the Rest

Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement Surgery Part 1

Patricia Walter — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 13:20:20 +0000

Uploaded on Nov 4, 2010

Minimally invasive tka compared with traditional tka

Patricia Walter — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:06:12 +0000

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There is disagreement about whether so-called minimally invasive approaches result in faster recovery following total knee arthroplasty. It is also unknown whether patients are exposed to excess risk during the surgeon’s learning curve…

…A quadriceps-sparing minimally invasive approach seems to facilitate recovery, but a substantial learning curve … Read the Rest

Birmingham Knee Replacement Designed by Mr. McMinn

Patricia Walter — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:32:54 +0000

The Birmingham Knee Replacement (BKR) is a new knee replacement, enabling patients to be highly active following surgery. Colin from Derby had a right BKR at the BMI Edgbaston Hospital with Mr. McMinn in April 2010. During surgery, Mr. McMinn was able to address Colin’s badly bowed leg and straighten … Read the Rest