Purpose To determine the effectiveness of using antibiotic lavage in preventing postoperative infections in total knee replacement (TKR) … [Read More...] about Use of Antibiotic Lavage in Total Knee Replacement to Prevent Postoperative Infection
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KNEE SURGERY
Use of Antibiotic Lavage in Total Knee Replacement to Prevent Postoperative Infection
Exactech Total Knee Failure Resulted in Revision Surgery, Lawsuit Alleges
Safran indicates she underwent left knee replacement surgery in 2014, at which time she was implanted with an Exactech Optetrak Comprehensive Total … [Read More...] about Exactech Total Knee Failure Resulted in Revision Surgery, Lawsuit Alleges
AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline … [Read More...] about AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Joint replacement: Myths and facts related to knee replacement surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery involves replacing the worn out or damaged joint surfaces with artificial joints called prosthesis where knee, hip and … [Read More...] about Joint replacement: Myths and facts related to knee replacement surgery
HIP SURGERY
Tips to care for an elderly person after hip replacement surgery
A hip replacement surgery is no cakewalk. The pain and discomfort continues for a while. People, especially the older folks, need more care and love … [Read More...] about Tips to care for an elderly person after hip replacement surgery
Learn More About Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Function of Robotics in THA
When robotic THA was first used in the 1990s, there were doubts as to whether the new technology would improve the results for patients having THA. … [Read More...] about Learn More About Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Function of Robotics in THA
Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Contact friends and family for support. You may need help bathing, using the toilet, cooking meals, doing laundry or housework, shopping, going to … [Read More...] about Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
Do Hip Replacements Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack?
Total hip replacement is one of the most common non-emergency surgeries. The number of yearly hip replacements performed in the United States is … [Read More...] about Do Hip Replacements Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack?