Replacement of Finger Joints
Tuesday May 29, 2012
Most people know about hip replacements and knee replacements, but did you know that most every joint in the body can be replaced? Some are performed uncommonly, and some probably ... Read More
NSAID Medications Safe for Healing Fractures
Tuesday May 22, 2012
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, also called NSAIDs, include common medications such as Aleve, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and others. These medications help to lessen inflammation and decrease pain. They are commonly used in ... Read More
Replacement Complications Higher In Low-Volume Hospitals
Wednesday May 16, 2012
A new study has looked at the rate of complications after joint replacement surgery when comparing low-volume to higher-volume hospitals. Specifically, the study investigated the rate of blood clots (DVT) ... Read More
Noisy Knee Replacements
Monday May 14, 2012
Knee replacements sometimes make noises...and most often patients were not expecting this! Therefore, many people who have had a knee replacement surgery are concerned when they start hearing noises ... Read More
Knee Replacement on Less Arthritic Knees
Tuesday May 8, 2012
Knee replacement surgery was once reserved for people with the most severe arthritic knees. Only when the joint had deteriorated to a point where there were no options did surgeons ... Read More
Healing Tendons With Injections
Monday May 7, 2012
Injections are a common treatment for tendon problems. Different types of injections including cortisone and PRP injections are commonly used to treat tendon conditions. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication ... Read More