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Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Offers Cutting Edge Signature Knee Replacement ...

Phoenix, AZ, June 17, 2011 -- Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway is now offering patients an alternative to traditional knee replacement, introducing the Signature Knee replacement to Arizona. The Signature Knee offers Arizona Orthopaedic ...

Jun 19, 2011

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Clarence Clemons dies from stroke complications

She had a hip replacement six months before her stroke, I see Clarence had a knee replacement, hmm. Anyway if he was not to make music again he is better off making music in a much better place. by dsky8 June 18, 2011 10:22 PM EDT Strokes are a hard ...

Jun 17, 2011

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New partial knee replacement surgery could help young patients

A new technique for knee replacement surgery could give hope to young people suffering from osteoarthritis. Previously, younger people suffering with the condition, which occurs when the cartilage in the knee is worn away, had to wait until the whole...

Jun 13, 2011

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Funk comes home to Congressional

He had knee replacement surgery more than a year ago and now is dealing with tissue that connects the hip to the knee and is causing him great pain. That explains why he hasn't made it to the final two rounds in any of the six PGA Tour events he ...

Jun 12, 2011

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Hip and knee surgery riskier at quieter hospitals

Hip and knee replacement surgery is riskier in hospitals that carry out fewer operations, researchers have found. People are more likely to get blood clots or die at quieter hospitals, compared with hospitals that perform the operations regularly. .....

Jun 09, 2011

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Healthbeat Report: Robotic Knee Surgery

"The pain became more constant and aching, and you just wanted relief," said Williams. His doctor suggested partial knee replacement with a robotic twist. Makoplasty combines 3D images of the patients knee with a GPS-like technology. ...

Jun 08, 2011

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Joint replacement surgery riskier at hospitals with low surgical volume

Researchers used the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council database to identify the number of patients who underwent total hip replacement (n=10187) and total knee replacement (n=19418) surgery in 2002 in the state. ...

Jun 06, 2011

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UK trial for osteoarthritis - Stem Cell Pioneers

Stem cell therapy test on patients (UKPA) A stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis is to be tested on patients for the first time in the UK. The year-long trial could be the first step towards radical new treatments that avoid the need fo...

Dec 06, 2010

ACI Surgery on Knee - The Virtual Sports Injury Clinic Forums

I'm considering ACI procedure on left knee. I have damage to articular cartilage. I'm 45 years old, but in excellent shape. I've been a runner and soccer player for 25 plus years. 5'9 1'2 and 160 pounds. Have 1.4 x 1.6 cm ...

Mar 04, 2011

Pain after broken hip - The Virtual Sports Injury Clinic Forums

Hi all, Im a 49 year old Male who broke his hip after an awkward fall off a chair in the garage, bizzare i know. The doctors couldn't believe a person as young and fit as i am could have done this, they usually only see this as a...

Sep 23, 2010

Please help. very specific symptoms and no dr even trying. - WrongDiagnosis.com

hi there, I understand that the several symptoms I have are NOT necessarily tied together and could represent a few different issues. ie: severe prolonged Diarrhea could be related to IBS? but I also know that IBS is kind of a "we don't ...

Jul 15, 2011

CPM - Cafepharma Message Boards

Continuous passive motion (CPM) devices are used during the first phase of rehabilitation following a soft tissue surgical procedure or trauma. The goals of phase 1 rehabilitation are Control post-operative pain, Reduce inflammation, Provide passive ...

Jun 09, 2011

How not to be a quitter (?) - CareCure Forums

I had originally posted what follows in another one of my threads, until I realized it didn't belong in the 'equipment' forum at all. So for those of you who haven't read the other thread (which was originally about walkers and other walkin...

Jul 18, 2011

Sept 20th will be good news for Pradaxa - Cafepharma Message Boards

29 August 2010 Sub-Analysis Shows Primary Benefits seen with RE-LY� are Independent of Level of Centre-Based International Normalized Ratio Control � Dabigatran etexilate 150mg BID was superior to warfarin in the reduction of stroke and systemic em...

Aug 28, 2010

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What is a partial knee replacement (Unicompartmental knee replacement)?

Answer: The knee can be divided into three sections, or compartments: The inside of your knee (medial compartment)The outside of your knee (lateral compartment)The area where your kneecap rests (patello-femoral compartment) If your knee is damaged only on th...

Partial Knee Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the Zimmer NexGen Knee Replacement System clinically proven?

Answer: Yes. The Zimmer NexGen Knee Replacement System is the world’s most trusted, widely used and clinically proven knee system with more than three million implanted worldwide since 1994 with 1.45 million systems implanted in the United States. In n...

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Is it possible to get a total knee replacement designed for women?

Answer: Implant sizes have been developed based on "average" measures of joint depth and width. There is a range of sizes available to help the surgeon match the implant to the patient. Measurements are often taken from cadaver knees. This allows for more ac...

Concord Orthopaedics : FAQ Detail

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What is Partial Knee Replacement, and How is it Different from Total Knee Replacement?

Answer: In total knee replacement surgery, the damaged surfaces of all three bones are resurfaced with metal and plastic implants. Using special, precision instruments, our surgeon will typically remove the damaged surfaces. The replacement surfaces will the...

Partial Knee Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions

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Do you perform knee replacement surgery on both knees under the same anesthetic?

Answer: The majority of patients have one knee replaced at a time but approximately 15% of Dr. Lonner's patients will undergo bilateral (both knees) surgery. This decision is made depending on the severity of painful arthritis in the knees and the presence o...

Dr. Jess Lonner Philadelphia Center For Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery Knee Joint Replacement Philadelphia PA

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Will my leg be made longer and straighter as a result of total knee replacement surgery?

Answer: Since arthritis destroys the cartilage that covers the knee joint, there is often a subtle loss of length of the affected limb. This can be even more pronounced when there is an associated deformity. Sometimes the deformity is very obvious, with mark...

Dr. Jess Lonner Philadelphia Center For Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery Knee Joint Replacement Philadelphia PA

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How is it different to the knee replacement?

Answer: Revision surgery is different in that the original components are removed and new components are implanted. The technical aspects of the surgery are more complex than the original total knee replacement. However, the preparation for surgery and hospi...

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