Moretti B, Larocca AM, et al. Active warming systems to maintain perioperative normothermia in hip replacement surgery: a therapeutic aid or a vector of infection?J Hospital Infect2009; 73:58–63. Memarzadeh F, Active warming systems to maintain perioperative normothermia in hip replacement su...
Single-stage, bilateral, cementless total hip arthroplasties were performed in 92 patients (184 arthroplasties) between March 1984 and December 1989. The clinical and radiographic findings were retrospectively evaluated, and the effects of weight bearing on the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the ...
Leg surgery: You had surgery on your leg, such as a hip or knee replacement You’re more likely to get blood clots if you: Have cancer Have a blood clot disorder that's passed along in families Take certain medicines, such as birth control pills ...
The concept of using robotics in surgery dates back more than 50 years. However, it was not until the late 1980s that Robodoc, an orthopedic image-guided system, saw widespread use. The robot was the brainchild of Hap Paul, DVM, and William Bargar, MD, for use in prosthetic hip replac...
This form of arthritis can cause intense pain, usually in your big toe. Where else can it happen, and what does an attack feel like? What Is Gout? How does a buildup of uric acid lead to painful, swollen joints? Living With Gout ...
Also, stress management helps a lot and hormone replacement therapy can be used for more urgent cases. SK: So many of these issues seem so common! SG: As I said before, these things are common, but not normal. Vaginal deliveries stretch not just the vagina but the bladder and the ...
, so slippery surfaces are their primary nemesis. Take it slow when walking on wet or icy surfaces. They won’t necessarily spot holes or other obstacles in their way, either, and taking a wrong step is a great way for them to saddle you with the bill for knee-replacement surgery....
(1-AA Idaho State and MWC doormat UNLV) was poor, the manner in which Washington State got to 2-0 is a surprise. The starting quarterback, Jeff Tuel, went down in the first quarter of the opener. His replacement, senior Marshall Lobbestael, has had a phenomenal run. Lobbestael has ...
The adult human skeleton has about 206 bones, but that number can vary depending on a few factors, like injury and disease.Olga Bolbot/Shutterstock Thehuman bodyis an incredible machine. It runs so well most of the time that we don't pay much attention to any of the life-sustaining syst...
The Isley Brothers, American R&B and rock band that began recording in the late 1950s and continued to have hit records in the 1960s and ’70s with music that ranged from rhythm and blues to soul to funk. Their hit songs included ‘Shout,’‘It’s Your