Knee Replacement Risks
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Knee, Hip Replacements Carry Blood Clot Risk
arthritis.webmd.com — “About 1 in 100 who undergo knee replacement surgery and 1 in 200 who have hip replacement surgery will develop a blood clot called venous thromboembolism before leaving the hospital, according to a new analysis.” View full resource at arthritis.webmd.com
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2 knee replacements may be better than 1
eurekalert.org — “Replacing both knees in one surgery, or simultaneous total knee replacement was associated with significantly fewer prosthetic joint infections as well as other revision knee operations within one year after surgery, compared with total knee replacements performed in two separate procedures. However, simultaneous replacement was associated with a moderately higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes within 30 days, according to a study presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Americ” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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Joint Replacement Surgery Of Hip Or Knee Less Likely For Male Smokers
medicalnewstoday.com — “Surprising results from a new study revealed that men who smoke had less risk of undergoing total joint replacement surgery than those who never smoked. Researchers also reported that men who were” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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In Patients At Low Risk For Cardiovascular Complications 2 Knee Replacements May Be Better Than 1
medicalnewstoday.com — “Replacing both knees in one surgery, or simultaneous total knee replacement (TKR) was associated with significantly fewer prosthetic joint infections as well as other revision knee operations with” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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MedicalNewsToday: In Patients At Low Risk For Cardiovascular Complications 2 Knee: http://bit.ly/dShcJU Full http://bit.ly/hg7nrS
Knee Replacements : Just The Facts
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Considering a Total Knee Replacement?
howardluksmd.com — “If you are considering a total knee replacement you no doubt you are in significant pain, you likely have a significant disability and your quality of life is...” View full resource at howardluksmd.com
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When to Repair or Replace Knee Joints
hcplive.com — “Dr. Steven Haddad discusses the main differences between ankle anthropasty and ankle fusion surgery.” View full resource at hcplive.com
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Two knee replacements may be better than one, study finds
sciencedaily.com — “Replacing both knees in one surgery, or simultaneous total knee replacement was associated with significantly fewer prosthetic joint infections as well as other revision knee operations within one year after surgery, compared with total knee replacements performed in two separate procedures. However, simultaneous replacement was associated with a moderately higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes within 30 days, according to a new study.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Male smokers less likely to need joint replacement surgery of hip or knee
medicalxpress.com — “Surprising results from a new study revealed that men who smoke had less risk of undergoing total joint replacement surgery than those who never smoked. Researchers also reported that men who were overweight, or who engaged in vigorous physical activity were more likely to need arthroplasty. Details ...” View full resource at medicalxpress.com
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Male smokers less likely to need joint replacement surgery of hip or knee
sciencedaily.com — “Surprising results from a new study revealed that men who smoke had less risk of undergoing total joint replacement surgery than those who never smoked. Researchers also reported that men who were overweight, or who engaged in vigorous physical activity were more likely to need arthroplasty.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Male smokers less likely to need joint replacement surgery of hip or knee
eurekalert.org — “Surprising results from a new study revealed that men who smoke had less risk of undergoing total joint replacement surgery than those who never smoked. Researchers also reported that men who were overweight, or who engaged in vigorous physical activity were more likely to need arthroplasty. Details of this study are now available in Arthritis & Rheumatism,a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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Male Non-Smokers Are At A Higher Risk Of Undergoing Joint Replacement Surgery Of Hip Or Knee - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “A recent study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal issued by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), has revealed an unexpected correlation between smoking and arthroplasty (total joint replacement). Researchers have reported that people who never smoke seem to be at a higher risk of undergoing total joint replacement surgery compared to those who smoke. The study has also established a link between the physical state of a person and the risk of arthr” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
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Male Non-Smokers Are At A Higher Risk Of Undergoing Joint Replacement Surgery Of Hip Or Knee: A recent study, publ... http://bit.ly/q2pCem
Shoulder Replacement Just as Safe as Knee Replacement
arthritis.org — “Shoulder Replacement Just as Safe as Knee Replacement” View full resource at arthritis.org
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Joint Replacement Infections of Hip and Knee
disabled-world.com — “Clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections of the hip and knee” View full resource at disabled-world.com
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Recall of Knee and Hip Replacement Devices - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Recall of Knee and Hip Replacement Devices - ABC News” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
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Recall of Knee and Hip Replacement Devices - http://tinyurl.com/3eauf6n Experts Say FDA Should Abandon Approval Process
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