There has been continued interest in computer-assisted knee replacement. Recent studies, including one performed at our institution, have confirmed the safety of computer...
When a patient presents with endstage osteoarthritis of the hip, has pain that matches the radiographic changes, and has reached a point where they feel that something ne...
Typically when you visited an orthopedic surgeon in the past, x-rays were obtained by a machine that projected energy onto a film which was then developed and a picture o...
There are three factors that influence the range of motion after a knee replacement. They include the patient, the surgical technique, and the design of the implant. Pat...
There are many different definitions that have been used about minimally invasive surgery and total knee replacement. The reality is that there are several different ways...
A recent Associated Press article regarding the approval of surface replacement in the United States has raised interest on the part of many perspective total hip patient...
Over the last year, there have been several reports of “squeaking” associated with ceramic-on-ceramic total hips in the United States. The true incidence of t...
A frequently asked question is: What can I do after my hip or knee is replaced? The standard answer from orthopedic surgeons is to avoid high impact activities such as ru...
At the 16th annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, several papers were presented comparing the two-incision minimally invasive total hip tec...
As 2006 draws to a close, there are many things to be thankful for. Since starting this blog in April of 2006, I have had a wonderful opportunity to interact with many of...
