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Revision Surgery: Why Some Patients Need a ‘Redo’ Surgery
Posted on: 25 December, 2023
No one ever wants a second surgery to fix something that should have been taken care of the first time. Unfortunately, not all procedures go as planned, and nothing lasts forever, including the metal and plastic parts used in a hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery.
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How Long Does a Hip or Knee Replacement Last?
Posted on: 25 December, 2023
Joint replacements are generally very successful, allowing most people who have them to return to active lives free of chronic pain. But while artificial joints are designed to last a long time, they won’t last forever. This means that if you’re a young, active person considering a hip or knee replacement, there’s a possibility that you’ll need to have the same joint replaced more than once. Just how long does a knee replacement last? And how many knee replacements can you have in a lifetime?
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The Best and Worst Shoes for Knee Osteoarthritis
Posted on: 25 December, 2023
If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with knee osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear form of arthritis), it’s important to find a supportive pair of shoes.
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Study: Consider suppressive antibiotic therapy for PJI to maximize survival after TJA
Posted on: 13 November, 2023
Surgeons should consider suppressive antibiotic therapy after debridement, antibiotics and implant retention in patients with periprosthetic joint infection to maximize reoperation-free survival, according to published results.
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Hemiarthroplasty for femoral fracture associated with lower risk of dislocation vs. THA
Posted on: 13 November, 2023
Published results showed hemiarthroplasty was associated with a lower risk of hip dislocation at 1 year compared with total hip arthroplasty, although researchers questioned whether the results are clinically significant.
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Revision Surgery: Why Some Patients Need a ‘Redo’ Surgery

How Long Does a Hip or Knee Replacement Last?

The Best and Worst Shoes for Knee Osteoarthritis

Study: Consider suppressive antibiotic therapy for PJI to maximize survival after TJA

Hemiarthroplasty for femoral fracture associated with lower risk of dislocation vs. THA