Severe Knee Arthritis
Some knees are more severely involved with arthritis than others. The knee shown in the picture below shows bone on bone grinding in more than one compartment. These knees are best treated with a full or “total” knee replacement which […]
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New Technology in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Newer and better designed total knee implants are becoming available for patients. More bio-compatible materials coupled with computer assisted designs are allowing better “fitting” to most patients at the time of surgery. Modern Total Knee systems now have some particularly […]
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Total Knee Replacement Expectations
Total Knee Replacement Expectations: This is an important blog topic on total knee replacement to be aware of. While most patients are ultimately satisfied with their new knees, our AAOS academy has done survey studies that show that 10 to […]
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Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty is another term for total knee replacement. Arthro means joint in Latin, and plasty means to mold or create ( a new joint). The results of total knee arthroplasty are getting better with new materials and techniques. […]
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Robots, Computer Navigation, and Custom Cutting Blocks In Knee Replacement?
As imperfect human beings, we are always looking for a way that technology can make us more accurate at what we do. Total knee replacement technology is no different. Unfortunately, every individual and every knee has its own unique “personality” […]
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