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Hip And/or Knee Replacement – Read All About It!Knee and/or hip replacement is becoming very popular, especially with the boomer generation. Yes, your doctor or hospital will probably inform you very well. You might still want to know more. Friends and family members will probably want to know what
Two Knee Replacements at Same Time Vs. One Surgery at a TimeHave you been told that you need a total knee replacement for both joints?- Should Centenarians Have Hip & Knee Replacements?Is 100 too old to undergo a hip or knee replacement? People age 100 and over are referred to as centenarians.
- Total Knee Replacement: How Well Do Patients Walk After 20 Years?Will you be walking without any problems 20 years after a total knee replacement?
- Knee Stress, an Inside Look After Total Knee ReplacementPeople are living longer with total knee replacements and they are looking for the health benefits of exercise, and objective data is needed on what activities will maintain fitness without damaging the implants.
- Joint Pain After Total Knee ReplacementResearchers found two new key factors that will help predict who among those with osteoarthritis (OA) would be likely to still feel pain after two years from their surgery.
Best Exercises for Older Knee Replacement PatientsIf you're 65-plus and have had knee replacement surgery, you'll need to know what the best exercises are for recuperation as well as maintenance.- Knee Replacement Patients at Risk for Weight GainPatients who have had knee replacement surgery often gain weight after getting a new knee instead of losing weight, running counter to the assumption that a person would be more active after getting a new knee and would lose weight.
- Ways to Help a Total Knee ReplacementThe recuperation process after a total knee replacement involves hard work, pain, stiffness, and determination. Here are some ways that have worked for me. They may work for you.
- Partial Vs. Total Knee ReplacementUnderstanding what is involved, and who qualifies for knee replacement as well as alternative treatments is important to any patient.
Recovering After a Total Knee ReplacementA total knee replacement surgery can greatly improve your quality of life. It may be painful in the recovery process, but it is well worth having the surgery.- Advantages of Partial Knee ReplacementIf you have problems with arthritic knees, you can have surgery to relieve the pain. There are a few advantages of having a partial replacement instead of total replacement of the knee. This article will...
- A Primer in Knee SurgeryAbout knee surgery
- The First Feline Total Knee Transplant Goes SmoothlyCyrano the cat returned home today, January 31st, after receiving a state of the art knee transplant at North Carolina State University this week. Cyrano is the first feline in the U.S. to receive an artificial knee transplant.
- Part 1 - Knee Replacement – Diagnosis, Scheduling, and PanicEveryone facing surgery has anxiety to some degree. These are some of my initial reactions in the days before knee replacement and my feelings about having to go through the procedure.
Total Hip & Knee Replacement: Best Way to Prevent InfectionInfection after total hip and knee replacement surgery is a real concern since it can be fatal.
How to Avoid Knee ReplacementsHave you noticed that your knees are a little stiff and sore when you try to get up off the couch? Don't worry; you can avoid expensive knee replacement surgery by starting now to take better care of your joints and bones. It's easier than you think!- What to Expect During the Healing Process After Total Knee Arthroplasty (Knee Replacement)Deciding on having a total knee arthroplasty (knee replacement) being done is a big decision. Of course, part of this decision is wondering how the healing process will be after the surgery. You will hear different opinions and different views on this.
- How to Recover from Total Knee ReplacementA description of the hospital course of a typical total knee replacement patient.
- Caregiving After the SurgeryHave you ever thought about caring for a family member who has become ill or has had major surgery?
Our Experience with Canine Knee-ReplacementOur experience with this very common surgery.- A Better Choice for Knee Replacement SurgeryOver the years the evolution of the Knee Replacement Surgery has been to develop safer, stronger and more biocompatible materials. But exactly duplicating the form and function of a human joint has not been without its challenges.
