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knee surgeon

The Basics of Choosing a Knee Surgeon

August 22, 2017

Knee problem can be complicated that it sometimes leads to replacement surgery. People choose to undergo surgery because they have suffered enough from the discomfort, the pain and the other symptoms associated with their knee problem. But the procedure itself is not the only thing that people should consider. Equally important is the surgeon who […]

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cartilage restoration

Cartilage Restoration

August 15, 2017

Cartilage restoration has provided a great treatment option for people, mostly athletes, who have injured or damaged their cartilage, which does not heal on its own. Modern technology and innovations in surgery have made it possible, bridging the gap between traditional joint replacement surgery and symptom relief. Full thickness chondral defects in the knee joint […]

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ACL Knee Brace

Should I Wear a Custom Knee Brace after ACL Knee Surgery?

August 7, 2017

ACL is one of the major and most important ligaments found in the knee. It is also susceptible to tear and injury. This kind of injury is common among athletes, particularly those playing sports which involve sudden changes in direction, stops, and jumping. ACL tear is a serious injury in the knee. If you have […]

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Total Knee Replacement Revision

Total Knee Replacement Revision

August 1, 2017

Despite the success of Total Knee Replacement, it can still fail over time due to various reasons. The most common are the following: wearing out of the replacement artificial joint, dislocation, and fracture. When any of these occur, your knee may become swollen, stiff, unstable and painful. If this happens to you, you may need […]

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TKR Surgery Fact: Do Both Knees End Up Being Replaced?

July 26, 2017

Not all who have knee problems need to undergo knee replacement. Most of the time, only patients with severe destruction of the knee joint or osteoarthritis end up having their knee replaced. The procedure is medically known as Total Knee Replacement surgery. In this procedure, the defective knee will be replaced with an artificial one. […]

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Sex Life after Knee Replacement

July 19, 2017

Knee problems such as osteoarthritis affect millions of Americans every year. Aside from this fact, many people are not that aware that there is a correlation between knee problem and sexual function. Based on a research presented at the annual meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), osteoarthritis of the knee limits sexual activity. […]

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Total Knee Replacement Fact: Obesity Puts Patients at Risk

July 12, 2017

Much is said about Total Knee Replacement. While many agree that it is a perfectly safe procedure, there are those who say that the surgery can be risky. One of the most common factors that increase the risk for knee replacement is obesity. There is a circulating belief that people who are obese are not […]

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Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

Experience Matters: Find the Right Surgeon for Knee Replacement

June 16, 2017

Being experienced is always an edge. Experience is highly important to the success of any endeavour, especially technical ones like medical procedures and surgeries. Knee surgery like unicompartmental knee replacement is specific and technical, and requires not just skills and expertise, but most importantly practice and experience. This is why it matters that you choose […]

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