Knee Replacement Surgery
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Knee replacement surgery incidence soars in those over age 50
eurekalert.org — “Researchers in Finland found that annual cumulative incidences of partial and total knee arthroplasty, commonly known as knee replacement surgery, rose rapidly over a 27-year period among 30- to 59-year-olds in that country, with the greatest increase occurring in patients aged 50 to 59 years. According to the study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Rheumatology, incidences were higher in women throughout the study period.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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Total knee replacement surgery at Sunnybrook's Holland Centre - YouTube
youtube.com — “A growing number of patients having total knee replacement surgery are 55 or younger. Surgeons at Sunnybrook's Holland Centre perform more than 1,000 total k...” View full resource at youtube.com
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Over 1000 total knee replacements are done at the Sunnybrook Holland site, and the patient population receiving... http://t.co/nzkgnVZm
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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When to Repair or Replace Knee Joints http://hcp.lv/gmHI4M
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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50% lower complication rate with shoulder replacement than hip or knee replacement -- http://t.co/VFSWkhn
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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Joint Replacement Surgery Of Hip Or Knee Less Likely For Male Smokers http://mnt.to/3Y6R #menshealth
Edheads - Virtual Knee Surgery
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For those of you curious as to what happens during a knee replacement surgery, you can do your own virtual surgery. http://t.co/oecu8ILQ
Recall of Knee and Hip Replacement Devices - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Artificial hips and knees are now a nearly $7 billion market, with 1 million people getting either knee or hip replacement surgery every year, according to several reports. But many learned that they'd have to endure a second surgery, because their devices were faulty, having never been adequately tested.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
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FDA Should Abandon Approval Process: Experts: Artificial hips and knees are now a nearly $7 billion market, with... http://bit.ly/mXSViK
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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Many Knee and Hip Replacement Patients Experience Weight Decrease After Surgery
newswise.com — “A Mount Sinai School of Medicine study has found that patients often exhibit a significant decrease in weight and body mass index (BMI) after undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery (arthroplasty). The study is the first of its type to correct for the annual increase in BMI typically found in North Americans between the ages of 29 to 73 years. The study was recently published in Orthopedics.” View full resource at newswise.com
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Many Knee and Hip Replacement Patients Experience Weight Decrease After Surgery: A Mount Sinai School of Medicine ... http://bit.ly/dtY7TU
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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Knee, Hip Replacements Carry Blood Clot Risk http://t.co/L99JZSEL #rn #health #nursing
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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Herbal Remedies For Knee Replacements | LIVESTRONG.COM
livestrong.com — “Herbal Remedies For Knee Replacements. Some herbal remedies may be helpful in supporting your knee replacement surgery. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, your knees can become severely damaged b...” View full resource at livestrong.com
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Herbal Remedies for Knee Replacements: Some herbal remedies may be helpful in supporting your knee r... http://bit.ly/gVyEaQ #menshealth
FDA Approves Xarelto (rivaroxaban) to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients Undergoing Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery
drugs.com — “Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is used for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in people undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery. Includes Xarelto side effects, interactions and indications.” View full resource at drugs.com
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FDA Approves Xarelto to Prevent DVT in Patients Undergoing Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery - http://bit.ly/kRHVxu
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