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Osteoarthritis takes toll as people age
New figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show osteoarthritis is putting more people in hospital and leading to a rise in joint replacements.
MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland designated Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Care Facility
MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland, 4000 Wellness, has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery.
When Lionel Booker could no longer enjoy his favorite pastime of riding his bike, the Nashville man became convinced of his need for knee-replacement surgery.
Sonoma County attorney Les Perry honored at annual Keegan luncheon
"Why should we lend America $2 trillion so the average person can get a few hip or knee replacements when millions of us have never been to a good doctor?" It was a question that reminded Hanson of the degree of luxury Americans are familiar with - and the danger of such familiarity.
Students dive into scientific research
From biology to engineering to environmental studies, From the moment he set foot on the UConn campus, Osborn knew he would pursue an engineering degree.
Data show the wide range of hospital billings
But Medicare paid both hospitals just a fraction of those billed charges. When a patient receives his statement, it usually indicates the inflated billed charges as well as the lower figure actually paid by the insurer.
What Medical Tourism Tells Us about Our Healthcare System
If you ask a hospital in your neighborhood to give you a package price on a standard surgical procedure, you will probably be turned down.
Lower Rates Of Complications In Hip And Knee Replacement Using Regional Anesthesia Technique
A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Causes of a painful total knee arthroplasty. Are patients still...
Whilst patients undergoing total knee replacements generally have good relief of their symptoms, up to 20% complain of persisting pain.
Regional anesthesia technique significantly improves outcomes of hip and knee replacement
"The influence that the type of anesthetic can have on perioperative outcomes has been vastly underestimated, " said Stavros Memtsoudis, M.D., Ph.D., director of Critical Care Services at Hospital for Special... A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in ... (more)
Regional Anesthesia Technique Significantly Improves Outcomes of Hip and Knee Replacement
A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
WiFi gyroscope used in knee replacement op at Hadassah
Surgeons at the Hadassah Medical Center have performed four successful knee replacements using Zimmer iASSIST --a personalised guidance system involving a gyroscope and WiFi technology.
Knee replacement advances help Hall of Famer gain his pain-free wish
Los Angeles Rams Tom Mack is shown in this 1973 photo. Mack was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Jan.
Knee replacement surgery has traditionally been performed using off-the-shelf implants because of the limitations of technology.