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Studies Question Advantages of Two-Incision Hip Replacement

Two studies presented at a late 2007 meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons question if two-incision hip replacement, a new technique, is as good as a traditional hip replacement.

Ceramic Hip Replacement Surgery

Ceramic hip replacements are being implanted more commonly in a effort to have a hip replacement that lasts longer. But are these ceramic hip replacements as good as traditional implants, and do they last longer? Learn about ceramic hip replacements and what options you have.

Do I Need a CPM Following Knee Surgery?

CPM, or continuous passive motion, is a machine that slowly and gently flexes and extends the knee. These devices have been used after knee surgery with the goal of improving range of motion of the knee joint.

Are cortisone injections bad for you?

Cortisone injections are used for many orthopedic problems, including arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis and other conditions. Are cortisone injections safe or are they harmful? Can you have more than one cortisone injection or will this damage your body?

Hand Transplants: Should They Be An Option?

Hand transplantation is a controversial subject, as some doctors feel the risks of transplant and immunosuppression should outweigh the possibility of improved function.

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs

Rotator cuff repairs were traditionally performed through large incisions over the outside of the shoulder. A newer technique, called an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, is a procedure that is done with a television camera (an arthroscope) and allows the surgeon to perform the rotator cuff repair through small incisions.

Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has emerged as a treatment option for patients with plantar fasciitis. However, the effectiveness of shock wave therapy treatment is debated among orthopedic surgeons. Recent studies have investigated the effect of shock wave treatments for plantar fasciitis.

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

A new technique in orthopedics is called a minimally invasive hip replacement. This 'mini hip replacement' uses two small incisions, and x-ray to guide the prosthesis into proper position. Some surgeons feel the mini hip replacements are inferior to standard hip replacements.