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 ...

Often we are consulted by patients who have noted decreasing athletic skill, due to a painful joint. They used to be avid tennis players, runners, and/or other sports; you can fill in the blanks. They ...

A study presented by Cliff Colwell, M.D. at the knee society, during the 75th annual American Academy of Orthopaedic A recent article appeared in the Seattle Times, written by Barnaby J. Feder a New Y ...

A study presented by Cliff Colwell, M.D. at the knee society, during the 75th annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in San Francisco, California in March 2008, demonstrated the force ...

In a study presented at the knee society during the 75th annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in San Francisco, California, in March 2008, improvement after total knee replacement w ...