Category: Joint Replacement Surgery
Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead
Non-surgical treatments work well for most people with osteoarthritis, regardless of their age or the severity of their symptoms. These include education and self-management, exercise and physical activity, weight management and nutrition, and certain pain medicines.
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To Save Money, American Patients And Surgeons Meet In Cancun
US hospital costs are so high it makes sense for an orthopedic surgeon from Milwaukee and a patient from Mississippi to go to Mexican hospital for the surgery.
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More Older Adults With Joint Replacements Recover At Home, Not Rehab
Where’s the best place to recover after a hip or knee replacement — at home or in a rehabilitation facility?
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Stem cell treatments for arthritic knees: unproven, expensive and potentially dangerous
Patients have paid thousands of dollars stem cell treatments only to discover hey were duped.
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Total Ankle Replacement: an Option for Older Adults with Arthritis, Chronic Pain
Total ankle replacement is similar to hip and knee replacements – patients receive a new ankle joint made of precisely engineered metal and plastic parts.
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