Total knee replacementTibiofemoral alignmentLigament balanceIn knee prostheses, wear is inherent to the tribology of the imperfectly congruent surfaces, one in chromium-cobalt alloy, the other in polyethylene. It is a multifactorial phenomenon, involving the properties of the respective materials and ...
Studies that have assessed the effects of total knee replacement on quality of life are scarce and have been almost exclusively limited to patients with osteoarthritis, even though rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis for which the surgery is indicated. In a new study that ...
A total knee replacement can greatly improve a patient's quality of life, but first the procedure itself will create nearly 30 pounds of waste, about half of which presents a biohazard and requires energy-intensive treatment for safe disposal. A cataract surgery can give the gift of clear sig...
Total knee replacement surgery is one of the most common joint replacement procedures. Approximately790,000 surgeriesare performed in the U.S. each year, and that number is only expected to grow as the population ages, rates of obesity increase andmore young peopleseek knee replacements. ...
Using a CPM after knee surgery e.g.total knee replacementhas been show to improve knee movement in the first few days and weeks of recovery however there is no evidence of any longer-term benefit. There is also the chance that CPM use encourages people to stay in bed rather than being ...
Keywords: Anatomic alignment, Mechanical alignment, Accuracy, Outcome, Total knee arthroplasty Background Coronal alignment of the lower limb is a major determi- nants of successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) [1–3], and mechanical limb alignment is considered the gold standard in the assessment...
My father in law has had terrible problems getting up and down stairs since his knee operation last April. W: I'm sorry to hear that, and if you need any help to find transportation for the whole family, we can definitely recommend someone for you. M: We were thinking of renting a ...
Keywords: Anatomic alignment, Mechanical alignment, Accuracy, Outcome, Total knee arthroplasty Background Coronal alignment of the lower limb is a major determi- nants of successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) [1–3], and mechanical limb alignment is considered the gold standard in the assessment...
In a good fitting boot your toes will gently graze the boot’s toecap and you should be able to wiggle your toes inside the boots. Heel hold is another important factor. When your knee is driven forward your heel should remain in place; this is important for board control in toeside tu...
Golf is a form of physical activity as well as social activity. Many patients who have undergone or are considering undergoing a total knee replacement desire to return to golf.