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Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

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|Date: September 27, 2021
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Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWEREDWatch orthopedic surgeon William Barrett, MD's Frequently Asked Questions vide ...

GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWEREDWatch orthopedic surgeon William Barrett, MD's Frequently Asked Questions video series where he shares what you need to know about hip and knee replacement surgery. View FAQ ...

September 27, 2021
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Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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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 ...

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 ...

September 24, 2021
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Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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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 ...

September 24, 2021
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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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 ...

September 24, 2021
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A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

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|Date: June 23, 2021
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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 ...

June 23, 2021
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Meet the Team: Valley’s Joint & Spine Center

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|Date: November 01, 2018
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Meet the Team: Valley’s Joint & Spine Center

Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from joint or back pain? Don’t let degenerative disea ...

Are you one of the millions of Americans who suffer from joint or back pain? Don’t let degenerative disease or injury keep you from the activities you enjoy. Specializing in joint replacement and spin ...

November 01, 2018
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Modifiable Risk Factors in Joint Replacement

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|Date: September 26, 2017
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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 ...

September 26, 2017
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From Nurse to Patient to Everest–the Climb to a Life Changing Hip Replacement Surgery

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|Date: September 12, 2017
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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 ...

September 12, 2017
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Total Joint Replacement, Bundled Payments, Patient Risk Factors to Success

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|Date: April 20, 2017
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Total Joint Replacement, Bundled Payments, Patient Risk Factors to Success

By William P Barrett, MD In the February issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty, there were several article ...

By William P Barrett, MD In the February issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty, there were several articles examining the influence of various medical comorbidities and the risk for complication after ...

April 20, 2017
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Outpatient versus Inpatient Hip Replacement

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|Date: April 11, 2017
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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 ...

April 11, 2017
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Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

Is Hip or Knee Replacement Right for You?

Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement

Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Less Invasive Joint Replacement

A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

A Game Changer: Robotic Total Knee Replacement Debuts at Valley

Meet the Team: Valley’s Joint & Spine Center

Meet the Team: Valley’s Joint & Spine Center

Modifiable Risk Factors in Joint Replacement

Modifiable Risk Factors in Joint Replacement

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

Total Joint Replacement, Bundled Payments, Patient Risk Factors to Success

Total Joint Replacement, Bundled Payments, Patient Risk Factors to Success

Outpatient versus Inpatient Hip Replacement

Outpatient versus Inpatient Hip Replacement