Learn more at https://bit.ly/uZWvwH. Dr. Peter Callander of CPMC San Francisco explains minimally invasive knee replacement options including total or partial knee replacement. The Joint Replacement Center is a leading center in the San Francisco Bay Area for all types of knee surgeries – total knee replacements, partial knee … Read the Rest
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Chicago – The same minimally invasive surgical techniques that were developed for hip replacement surgery are now being applied to total knee replacement surgery, in most cases dramatically reducing time in the hospital, pain and recovery. In the present study, Dr. Richard A. Berger, an orthopedic surgeon at … Read the Rest
Using image-guided technology, orthopaedic surgeons are able to align knee implants with near pinpoint accuracy. For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, close to perfect alignment should translate into longer durability of joint replacements, according to a renowned panel of orthopaedic surgeons who discussed advancements in computer-assisted total knee replacement (TKR) … Read the Rest
LAHAINA, Hawaii – Performing total knee arthroplasty using custom-fit femoral and tibial cutting guides can be effective for restoring natural alignment and motion to a valgus knee, said one surgeon, Stephen M. Howell.
This custom-fit total knee arthroplasty (TKA) approach is also effective at aligning the knee … Read the Rest
Nov. 21, 2012
Rosemont, Ill. – For many years, the use of computer-assisted navigation has been touted as improving the positioning, sizing and alignment of replacement knee joints, resulting in greater durability of joints and overall improvement in patient movement. However, new research published in the Journal of Bone and … Read the Rest
Released:4/12/2010 12:05 AM EDT
Source:Mercy Medical Center
Newswise – A study of 1,000 consecutive Computer-Assisted Robotic Total Knee Replacements performed over a five year period at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, NY demonstrates that the computer-assisted procedures result in far better leg alignment, much less likelihood of complicating infection, … Read the Rest
SAN FRANCISCO 2010 – Knee and limb mechanical axis alignment measurements made using radiographs were found to be inaccurate when compared to measurements obtained intraoperatively using computer-assisted navigation, according to results of a study presented here.
“From my point of view, navigation seems to be a valuable tool for assessing … Read the Rest
By Nathan Wei
Conservative approaches to osteoarthritis of the knee include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, good quality forms of glucosamine and chondroitin, physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, viscosupplementation (injections of lubricant into the knee), and bracing.
For people who do not respond to these measures, there are more aggressive approaches available. The … Read the Rest
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
Using image-guided technology, orthopaedic surgeons are able to align knee implants with near pinpoint accuracy. For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, close to perfect alignment should translate into longer durability of joint replacements, according to a renowned panel of orthopaedic surgeons who discussed advancements in computer-assisted total knee replacement (TKR) … Read the Rest
…”ACL surgery is rarely an emergency,” John A. Bergfeld, MD, said. “It doesn’t need to be done the next day.”
…”I wait until the patient can bear weight and has almost a full range of motion,” Bergfeld said. He said he wait from 3 days … Read the Rest
Up to 2% of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) are complicated by infection. This leads to dissatisfied patients with poor function, and has social and economic consequences. The challenge is the eradication of infection, restoration of full function, and prevention of recurrence…… Read the Rest
Knee replacements may be “cemented” or “cementless” depending on the type of fixation used to hold the implant in place.
The majority of knee replacements are generally cemented into place. Cemented knee replacements have been used successfully in all patient groups for whom total knee replacement is appropriate, including young … Read the Rest