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 polyethe...
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...
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. T...
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 follow...
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 a...
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 qui...
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...
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 tha...
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; yo...
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, writt...
