We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can ...
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect
Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect
We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can start to wear out from the effects of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic injur ...
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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement
Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement
There are three basic approaches to a total hip replacement. The most commonly used approach in the Unite ...
There are three basic approaches to a total hip replacement. The most commonly used approach in the United States is a posterior lateral approach where a skin incision is made over the posterior part ...
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement
Less Invasive Joint Replacement
Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surge ...
Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surgery. For hip replacements, this involves making a 4 - 5 inch incision either in the back or the ...
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley
A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley
Valley has gained the distinction of being the first hospital in the U.S. to install the VELYS Robotic-As ...
Valley has gained the distinction of being the first hospital in the U.S. to install the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, an innovative, new tool for surgeons performing total knee replacement. Willia ...
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Modifiable Risk Factors in Joint Replacement
Modifiable Risk Factors in Joint Replacement
In an article published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, authors Stambough et al. outlined the efficacy of ...
In an article published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, authors Stambough et al. outlined the efficacy of controlling modifiable risk factors, specifically the decolonization of patients for Staph bac ...
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From Nurse to Patient to Everest–the Climb to a Life Changing Hip Replacement Surgery
From Nurse to Patient to Everest–the Climb to a Life Changing Hip Replacement Surgery
Trevor Lanz is easily described as a busy guy. Between his job as an Assistant Nurse Manager at Valley Me ...
Trevor Lanz is easily described as a busy guy. Between his job as an Assistant Nurse Manager at Valley Medical Center, frequently volunteering his time to represent the hospital at community events, a ...
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Outpatient versus Inpatient Hip Replacement
Outpatient versus Inpatient Hip Replacement
By William P Barrett, MD In an award-winning paper at the 2016 Hip Society meeting, authors Goyal, MD, et ...
By William P Barrett, MD In an award-winning paper at the 2016 Hip Society meeting, authors Goyal, MD, et al. Presented their prospective randomized study comparing 2 groups of patients undergoing hip ...
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Shared Decision Making in Total Hip and Knee Replacement
Shared Decision Making in Total Hip and Knee Replacement
By William P Barrett, MD In shared decision-making, patients and physicians make contributions to the dia ...
By William P Barrett, MD In shared decision-making, patients and physicians make contributions to the dialogue about a patient's condition, the best way to achieve the optimal outcome, and treatment o ...
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Pre-Operative Seminar for Joint Replacement Patients
Pre-Operative Seminar for Joint Replacement Patients
Valley Medical Center's Joint Center is led by nationally-recognized surgeons in procedures and implant d ...
Valley Medical Center's Joint Center is led by nationally-recognized surgeons in procedures and implant design and research, along with a team of specialized joint replacement nurses and therapists. I ...
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#TopDocTuesday – Meet Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD
#TopDocTuesday – Meet Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD—a 30-year veteran of the operating room—has been named a Top Doc e ...
Orthopedic Surgeon William Barrett, MD—a 30-year veteran of the operating room—has been named a Top Doc every year since 2007 by Seattle Magazine and/or Seattle Met Magazine. This year he is once agai ...