Biomechanics is a branch of medicine that evaluates loads and stresses on a joint. The manner in which a joint is loaded will have direct effect on the health of the cartilage that covers the end of t ...

A study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Francisco, California, March 2008, described a prospective study in which patients were randomized to receive a ...

An article published in the July 2008 issue in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, by Bitsch et al, outlined improved wear characteristics with crossed-linked polyethelene liners for total hip arth ...

In a recent article published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, July 2008, authors Richard Iorio, et al, outlined the growing concern regarding the future burden of joint replacement surgeries ...

Primary total knee arthroplasty enjoys outstanding success at 10 and 15-year follow-ups. However, knee replacements will eventually wear out and fail and need revision. The most common cause of failur ...

While the success rate of total hip replacement is very high and patient satisfaction is in excess of 90%, complications can occur. Some of the early complications following hip replacement include in ...

As the problem of obesity becomes more prevalent, with over 30% of the population meeting the definition of obesity as defined by a body mass index of 30 or greater, we are seeing an increase number o ...

Computer assisted joint replacement surgery has been around for almost 10-years. This began in Europe and spread to the United States over 5-years ago. There has been quite a bit of enthusiasm regardi ...

With the expansion of on-line information available as well as access to orthopedic specialists, it is easier than ever to gather information regarding joint problems and replacement surgery. A lot of ...

One of the most frequently asked question by patients is how will they know when the time is right to proceed with joint replacement. This is a multifactorial process that involves the evolution of sy ...