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Tag Archives: knee replacement

Important patient characteristics differ prior to total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty between Switzerland and the United States | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Full Text

January 13, 2017

Important patient characteristics differ prior to total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty between Switzerland and the United States Patricia D. FranklinEmail …

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FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com

June 16, 2015

FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com. FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal …

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Low Birth Weight Tied to Hip Replacement in Adulthood – NYTimes.com

November 7, 2014

Low Birth Weight Tied to Hip Replacement in Adulthood – NYTimes.com. Low Birth Weight Tied to Hip Replacement in Adulthood …

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SAD FILE: Desperate Australian patients head to Thailand for hip and knee elective surgery | dailytelegraph.com.au

October 13, 2014

How sad is this….. Desperate Australian patients head to Thailand for hip and knee elective surgery LINDA SILMALIS THE SUNDAY …

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Are New Ortho Implants Properly Vetted?

October 10, 2014

Are New Ortho Implants Properly Vetted? Published: September 29, 2014 New implantable devices used in major joint replacement procedures are …

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New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions

September 28, 2014

New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions. New Artificial Joint Designs Are Not Better: Study Thursday, 25 …

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Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement

April 13, 2014

Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement | Rheumatology Update. Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement 11 April, 2014 Hugo Wilcken …

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Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do

March 16, 2014

Source & full article: Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do. While many overweight patients have …

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2.5 million Americans living with an artificial hip, 4.7 million with an artificial knee

March 15, 2014

Source & full article: 2.5 million Americans living with an artificial hip, 4.7 million with an artificial knee. 2.5 million Americans …

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Docs for Hip and Knee Warranties? | Safe Patient Project

March 1, 2014

Docs for Hip and Knee Warranties? | Safe Patient Project. Docs for Hip and Knee Warranties? Posted by Daniela Nuñez …

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Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements

October 18, 2013

Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements by Christy Rakoczy, a J.D. Manufacturers of hip and knee replacement …

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J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg

December 5, 2012

J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg. J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge By Joe Schneider – Dec …

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Knee and hip surgery rates increase – Australian Ageing Agenda: Aged Care and Retirement Industry News and Issues

October 5, 2012

Knee and hip surgery rates increase – Australian Ageing Agenda: Aged Care and Retirement Industry News and Issues. Knee and …

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WOW!!! Biomet Announces Lifetime Limited Implant Replacement Warranty on Oxford(R) Partial Knee When Implanted with Signature(TM) Personalized Patient Care System – MarketWatch

September 26, 2012

Biomet Announces Lifetime Limited Implant Replacement Warranty on Oxford(R) Partial Knee When Implanted with Signature(TM) Personalized Patient Care System – …

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UK – Hospitals failing to comply with National Joint Registry submissions | Arthritis Research UK

September 18, 2012

Source: Hospitals failing to comply with National Joint Registry submissions | Arthritis Research UK. Hospitals ‘failing to comply with National Joint …

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Relief Tips for Joints Besieged by Osteoarthritis – NYTimes.com

September 1, 2012

Relief Tips for Joints Besieged by Osteoarthritis – NYTimes.com. JULY 9, 2012, 12:01 AM Relief for Joints Besieged by Arthritis By JANE …

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‘Total knee replacement helps 37 year old Yashodhamma walk on her feet again after 4 years’

September 1, 2012

‘Total knee replacement helps 37 year old Yashodhamma walk on her feet again after 4 years’. Bangalore:  A team of …

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LINKÖPING, Sweden: Sectra initiates cooperation with Zimmer for orthopaedic surgery

September 1, 2012

LINKÖPING, Sweden: Sectra initiates cooperation with Zimmer for orthopaedic surgery | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online. Sectra initiates …

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The case for partial knee replacement | Health & Fitness

August 23, 2012

The case for partial knee replacement | Health & Fitness. The case for partial knee replacement Tuesday, August 07, 2012 …

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Knee implants: more evidence needed?

August 22, 2012

Knee implants: more evidence needed? – Health – Belfast Newsletter. Knee implants: more evidence needed? Published on Wednesday 22 August 2012 …

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Variability in Costs Associated with Total Hip and Knee Replacement Implants

August 19, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. Scientific Articles   |   August 08, 2012 Variability in Costs Associated with …

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Zimmer Knee Failure | Zimmer Knee Lawyer

August 18, 2012

Zimmer Knee Failure | Zimmer Knee Lawyer. Zimmer Knee MDL Lawsuit Amended Tracy Ray | August 17th, 2012 | Posted …

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New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews

August 18, 2012

New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews. New research uses stem cells as possible treatment …

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Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries – Times Of India

July 14, 2012

Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries – Times Of India. Patient undergoes four joint replacement surgeries Umesh Isalkar, TNNJul 11, …

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CSU-developed implant shows promise

July 2, 2012

CSU-developed implant shows promise New knee joint implant creates self-lubricating surface, lasts longer 8:37 PM, Jun 30, 2012 CSU professor …

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Comment Example: Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee

June 5, 2012

I thought it might be helpful to show what I sent in electronically in advance of the above referenced meeting, …

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Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement Failure in Arthritis Patients

May 24, 2012

Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement Failure in Arthritis Patients. Smoking Hikes Risk of Knee and Hip Replacement …

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gulftoday.ae | No (k)need to go abroad

May 24, 2012

gulftoday.ae | No (k)need to go abroad. DUBAI: Ten UAE residents have recently undergone knee replacement surgeries under the auspices …

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Knee Replacement | Knee Pain Treatment

May 24, 2012

Knee Replacement | Knee Pain Treatment. Knee Replacement Having a knee replacement procedure can be traumatic and painful, which is why every …

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Knee Replacement Patients Should Consider Nickel Allergies before Surgery | NewsInferno

May 22, 2012

Knee Replacement Patients Should Consider Nickel Allergies before Surgery | NewsInferno. Knee Replacement Patients Should Consider Nickel Allergies before Surgery …

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Pioneering knee replacement for arthritis sufferer..

May 22, 2012

Pioneering knee replacement for arthritis sufferer.. | News | Health Insurance | ActiveQuote. Pioneering knee replacement for arthritis sufferers carried …

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BBC News – Arthritis cases ‘set to double to over 17m by 2030’

May 13, 2012

BBC News – Arthritis cases ‘set to double to over 17m by 2030’. Cases of osteoarthritis in Britain look set …

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Smart orthopedic implants, devices on the way as OrthoSensor secures $15M

May 13, 2012

Smart orthopedic implants, devices on the way as OrthoSensor secures $15M. Talk about convergence. A health company that’s working in …

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Eric Bohm: Let’s Treat Our Hips the Same Way We Treat Our Cars

May 12, 2012

Eric Bohm: Let’s Treat Our Hips the Same Way We Treat Our Cars. Hip and knee replacement surgeries are among …

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Exercise Heals at Any Age – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com

May 12, 2012

Exercise Heals at Any Age – Room for Debate – NYTimes.com. Leon S. Benson is an orthopedic surgeon at the …

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Quality variations exist, even among leading health systems

May 12, 2012

Quality variations exist, even among leading health systems. Quality variations exist, even among leading health systems May 10, 2012 in …

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Study: Higher Total Knee Replacement Volume Linked to Fewer Complications

May 12, 2012

Study: Higher Total Knee Replacement Volume Linked to Fewer Complications. Study: Higher Total Knee Replacement Volume Linked to Fewer Complications …

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North West Evening Mail | News | Barrow patient tells of his hip replacement ordeal

March 24, 2012

North West Evening Mail | News | Barrow patient tells of his hip replacement ordeal. Barrow patient tells of his …

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The ‘wobble-board’ trainers that beat the pain of knee arthritis | Mail Online

January 23, 2012

The ‘wobble-board’ trainers that beat the pain of knee arthritis | Mail Online. The ‘wobble-board’ trainers that beat the pain …

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Novel – Dual Pivot Hip | Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement | Total Joint Joint

January 15, 2012

Dual Pivot Hip | Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement | Total Joint Joint. Dual Pivot Hip Jan,13,2012 16:39 Filed in: …

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11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine

December 30, 2011

11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine. 11 Points on Technology & Treatment Revolutionizing Sports Medicine Written by  …

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Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP

December 29, 2011

Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones May Be Better Than New Ones « AARP. Hip and Knee Implants: Old Ones …

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High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by Vejthani Hospital – MarketWatch

December 28, 2011

High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by Vejthani Hospital – MarketWatch. Dec. 28, 2011, 4:20 a.m. EST High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery by …

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Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal on metal design | Louisiana Record

December 28, 2011

Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal on metal design | Louisiana Record. Zimmer knee replacement manufacturer sued for metal …

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MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

December 28, 2011

MD News – Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The Joint Replacement Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Engineering High-Quality Specialty Care: The …

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Nancy’s Journey – chronicling her journey through hip replacement surgery and recovery

December 28, 2011

Community Hospital Serving Chicago, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights | NCH. Nancy’s Journey Local resident and NCH patient, Nancy A., …

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Lose weight, preserve knees & Facts & Fears & ACSH

December 25, 2011

Lose weight, preserve knees > Facts & Fears > ACSH. Lose weight, preserve knees For individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA), …

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Falling After a Joint Replacement | www.dailyrx.com

December 11, 2011

Falling After a Joint Replacement | http://www.dailyrx.com. Falling After a Joint Replacement Joint replacement patients at risk for hospital falls …

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Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation

December 10, 2011

Study attributes excess in TKR management costs to excess of investigation. Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 9, 2011 Study attributes …

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Hinge knee prostheses yield pain relief, good stability and functional outcome

December 9, 2011

    Hinge knee prostheses yield pain relief, good stability and functional outcome.   Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite December 8, …

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Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes

December 9, 2011

Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements | 6minutes. Bisphosphonates extend life of hip replacements Bisphosphonate use in patients undergoing a …

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Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville

November 26, 2011

Herald Citizen – JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville. JOINTS Initiative comes to Cookeville by Amye Wright Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James …

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Health News – NICE approves new drug to prevent blood clots after hip and knee surgery

November 26, 2011

Health News – NICE approves new drug to prevent blood clots after hip and knee surgery. NICE approves new drug …

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Childhood Knee Replacement

November 5, 2011

Childhood Knee Replacement Oct 31, 2011 | By Bridget Coila Although replacement is commonly considered a procedure done on older …

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Knee Replacements Up Dramatically Among Adults 45 to 64 Years Old

November 5, 2011

Knee Replacements Up Dramatically Among Adults 45 to 64 Years Old By Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Research Author: …

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Aussie patients getting new joints reach 80,000 a year

October 11, 2011

Aussie patients getting new joints reach 80,000 a year 6:52 AM Tuesday Oct 11, 2011 Source: NZ Herald Last year …

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Australian Orthopedic Association Notifies Hike in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries

October 11, 2011

Australian Orthopedic Association Notifies Hike in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries Submitted by Ria Patelon Mon, 10/10/2011 – 12:59 Source: …

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Severe Pain After Knee Replacement Predicts Poor Outcomes

October 6, 2011

Severe Pain After Knee Replacement Predicts Poor Outcomes By: M. ALEXANDER OTTO, Family Practice News Digital Network 10/05/11  FROM THE WORLD …

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Knee op patients say they are still suffering

October 2, 2011

Knee op patients say they are still suffering Friday, September 30, 2011 Source: This is Staffordshire AN INVESTIGATION is under …

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AAOS guideline rejects post-op ultrasound to screen for clots

October 1, 2011

AAOS guideline rejects post-op ultrasound to screen for clots Written by Editorial Staff    September 29, 2011 Source: Cardio Vascular …

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Watch out for the DePuy BS campaign – coming to a town near you….

September 28, 2011

Some sage advice from a respected Law firm Rottenstein Law Group DePuy Initiates Campaign to Tell Recipients’ Stories to Potential …

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Partial Knee Replacement…….New Options for Active Lifestyles

September 23, 2011

Partial Knee Replacement…….New Options for Active Lifestyles by Diana Echert on Sat, Sep 17, 2011 @ 09:06 PM Source: Knees …

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14 Years in a Wheelchair- little girl given new hope, life with hip replacement surgery

September 23, 2011

Little girl given new hope, life with hip replacement surgery 5:26 PM, Sep 21, 2011 Written by Cheryl Preheim Source: …

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UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome

September 23, 2011

UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome from: The Associated Press | September 16, 2011 LONDON (AP) — People who …

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Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses

September 18, 2011

Are Partial Knee Replacements a Passing Trend or the Future of Knee Care? 13 Responses Written by  Laura Miller| September …

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UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome – J&J DePuy – almost 30% replacement rate

September 18, 2011

UK says metal hip replacements more troublesome Associated Press, 09.16.11, 11:59 AM EDT LONDON — People who get metal hip …

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Canada – Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable

August 28, 2011

Knee surgery wait time is unacceptable Edmonton Journal August 28, 2011 3:08 AM Re: “Canadian health-care system eroding: outgoing CMA …

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6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology

August 25, 2011

6 Points on Patient-Specific Knee Replacement Using Stryker’s ShapeMatch Technology Written by  Laura Miller| August 24, 2011 Source: Beckers Orthopedic …

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Stryker Scorpio knee implant injury claim goes to trial

August 25, 2011

Stryker Scorpio knee implant injury claim goes to trial August 24, 2011 by MassDevice staff A case dismissal is overturned …

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Australia – Grandmother waiting for knee surgery for three years

August 23, 2011

Grandmother waiting for knee surgery for three years Brigid O’Connell From: Sunday Herald Sun August 21, 2011 12:00AM Doris Swansson, 62, …

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Zimmer Blinks First on Physician Payments

August 21, 2011

Zimmer Blinks First on Physician Payments By David P. Hamilton | April 21, 2008 Source; bnet.com Is the ethical backlash …

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH

August 20, 2011

JOHNSON & JOHNSON : DePuy Orthopaedics Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for TRUMATCH ® Personalized Solutions for TRUMATCH® Personalized Solutions Brings …

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New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery

August 20, 2011

New procedure offers alternative to knee replacement surgery 10:56 AM, Aug 19, 2011  |Source: 9news.com See Video  click link below http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1118382152001 …

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Metallosis is No New Thing – Look at this 1998 Report

August 20, 2011

Metallosis after total knee replacement – 1998 report Check this out and form your own views – my view; metallosis …

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Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort

August 19, 2011

Relief Trip to Nicaragua – Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gerard Engh leads humanitarian effort. By Gerald A. Fill Thursday, August 18, …

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Bahrain – TWO widows in need of vital surgery will get the treatment they need

August 18, 2011

Lending surgical skills By Mai Al Khatib Posted On » August 17 – 23, 2011 (Volume:10 / Issue 33) Gulf …

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Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform

August 18, 2011

Stryker Orthopaedics Enters into Agreement with OrthoSensor for Intelligent Surgical Platform  Source: PR Newswire Intelligent Knee Trial to Support Balancing …

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Have Knees – Will Travel – Group brings relief to Nicaragua

August 15, 2011

Group brings relief to Nicaragua Aug 15, 2011  | Written by Kelsey Miller Staff Writer Source: click here Dr. James Trauger, …

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Hip Replacement – UK ARC Patient Advice Booklet

August 14, 2011

Do I need a hip replacement? Source: Click here to download PDF You may need a hip replacement operation (sometimes …

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Hip resurfacing surgery India- Venkatachalam, British patient story

August 14, 2011

Hip resurfacing surgery India– Venkatachalam, British patient story Source:  Total Hip Replacement.com Chris Browne, an Englishman settled in Greece underwent …

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Revision Hip Replacement

August 14, 2011

Revision Hip Replacement Source: Coastal Orthopaedics, Australia Introduction This means that part or all of your previous hip replacement needs …

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Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients

August 13, 2011

Quicker recovery for Dorset County Hospital hip replacement patients 3:00pm Thursday 11th August 2011 Source: Dorset Echo  By Harry Hogger …

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Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation

August 13, 2011

Future of Hip replacement may include more resurfacing, percutaneous fixation by William A. Jiranek, MD Source: ORTHOPEDICS TODAY August 2011 …

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Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA

August 13, 2011

Operative time, use of biological agents increase risk of complications following TKA Posted on the ORTHOSuperSite August 12, 2011 Biological …

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Body Mass Index (how heavy you are), alignment associated with knee replacement failure

August 13, 2011

BMI, alignment associated with knee replacement failure Source: OrthoSupersite The survival of a total knee replacement hinges heavily on a …

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Women may recover faster earlier after total knee replacement surgery

August 12, 2011

Total Knee Replacement Surgery and Recovery July 2011 Source: Natural Standard A new study published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related …

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Anterior Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

Anterior Hip Replacement Source: PlushMed Health Specialist Medical Centre Orthopaedics Parramatta Australia Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a technique in …

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Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients

August 10, 2011

Pre-operative education programme can reduce hospital stay for knee replacement patients Published on August 10, 2011 at 5:53 AM – …

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Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again

August 10, 2011

Cut arthritis off at the knees: With partial-replacement surgery, the joint is jumpin’ again BY Katie Charles DAILY NEWS WRITER …

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Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle

August 10, 2011

Arthritis Patient Helped Create Innovative Knee Implant That Restored His Active Lifestyle Aug. 8, 2011, 8:00 a.m. EDT Source: marketwatch.com …

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Zimmer Goes After “Rumor Mongering” Law Firms

August 9, 2011

Nexgen Artificial Knee Suits Targeting Zimmer Haunt Lawyers Seeking Payout Source: Bloomberg By Alex Nussbaum and David Voreacos – Aug …

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Knee surgery – Complete Overview

August 7, 2011

Knee surgery – From Arthritis Research UK Over 70,000 knee replacement operations are carried out each year, and the number …

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New Zealand National Joint Registry Eleven Years Data Jan 1999 – 2009

August 7, 2011

New Zealand National Joint Registry Eleven Years Data Jan 1999 – 2009 The total number of registered joint arthroplasties at …

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Bone and Joint Health

August 7, 2011

Bone and Joint Health by Jamie Lober, Staff Writer; Published Online Nov 24, 2010 | From December 2010 Health&Wellness Magazine …

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My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options?

August 7, 2011

My knee replacement is faulty. What are my options? LISA PRIEST From Monday’s Globe and Mail; Published Friday, Aug. 05, …

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Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010 This year’s report confirms that hip and knee replacement …

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A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery

August 5, 2011

A Comprehensive Patient Guide to Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery Source: Stone Clinic – links preserved BELOW: Surgery Video’s I have …

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A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis

August 5, 2011

Partial (or Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement: A Less-Invasive Option for Treating Knee Arthritis Source: Stone Clinic Website When you wear out …

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Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients

August 5, 2011

Outpatient partial knee replacement might be answer for some patients By Dr. Edmund T. Carroll III | Aug 04, 2011 …

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How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis

August 5, 2011

How to Choose a Hip Or Knee Replacement Surgeon & Prosthesis Source: ehipreplacement You’ve decided you want hip or knee …

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Unusual Case – Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis After TKA Associated With Tibial Component Loosening

August 5, 2011

Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis After TKA Associated With Tibial Component Loosening by Byung June Chung, MD; Yong Bum Park, MD, PhD …

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Ohio State gets $1.1M grant for knee replacement outcomes research

August 4, 2011

8.3.11 | Brandon Glenn Ohio State gets $1.1M grant for knee replacement outcomes research Ohio State University researchers have received …

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Recent Knee Replacement Success

August 3, 2011

Gwen M. – Sugeon used  VERILAST Technology From Smith & Nephew Source: Click here Gwen M. RESIDENCE: Pomfret, Maryland OCCUPATION …

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Joint Replacement Surgery – Patient Story …

August 3, 2011

Joint Replacement Surgery 10:42 AM, Aug 2, 2011  | Written by Maine Medical Center Jane Danielson is making plans for a …

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Replacing your joint replacement

August 3, 2011

Replacing your joint replacement Updated: Aug 3, 2011 05:00 AM EDT FORT MYERS, FL – Source: NBC2.com The clock is …

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Joint effort: Replacements becoming more popular

August 2, 2011

Joint effort: Replacements becoming more popular Monday, August 1, 2011 By Robyn Gautschy ~ TBY Roger Hudson had a total …

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What Is A Knee Replacement Surgery?

August 2, 2011

What Is A Knee Replacement Surgery? by Cliff, August 1st, 2011 There are a lot of joints in our body …

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Zimmer Knee Replacement for Women

August 2, 2011

Zimmer Knee Replacement for Women Source: click here One of the latest developments in Orthopaedics is the development of “Customizable” …

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Injuries might end Funk’s year on Sunday

August 2, 2011

Injuries might end Funk’s year on Sunday Saturday, July 30, 2011 Source Local Knowledge Blog TOLEDO, Ohio – The U.S. …

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Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety

July 30, 2011

Chuck Molnar, Senior Corner: Knee replacement worth the anxiety Source – Santa Cruz Sentinel Posted: 07/24/2011 01:30:55 AM PDT John Glenn …

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Tiger Woods: Why a knee replacement is out…

July 30, 2011

Tiger: Why a knee replacement is out (source: Golf365) By Neville Leck Last updated: 27th July 2011 Fred Funk Reports are circulating …

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Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future

July 30, 2011

Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future: 5 Points from Dr. Edward Petrow Written by  Laura Miller | July 26, 2011 Source: Click …

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Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications – Bugger!!!

July 30, 2011

Smoking Tied to Increase in Post-Arthroplasty Complications Last Updated: July 27, 2011. Source: Click here Pre-operative smoking status is a …

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Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

July 29, 2011

Zimmer Holdings’ CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results – Earnings Call Transcript Zimmer Holdings (ZMH) Q2 2011 Earnings Call July 27, …

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Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers

July 29, 2011

Advances in Knee Replacement Surgery for Active Baby Boomers BY Jane Langille • POSTED July 25 2011 AT 12:00 pm …

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Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients

July 27, 2011

Joint Replacement Surgery Increases Risk of Blood Clot Formation in Certain Patients 27/07/2011 02:50:00 Source: click here Clots more likely …

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Cost of obesity treatment in East Lancashire set to double

July 26, 2011

Cost of obesity treatment in East Lancashire set to double 10:11am Tuesday 26th July 2011 By Neil Docking »Reporter Source: …

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What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery

July 25, 2011

What To Consider Before Joint Replacement Surgery Is Joint Replacement Surgery Right For You? Posted by Robin Westen on July 24, 2011 …

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Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists give the “good oil” on Knees

July 24, 2011

Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists give the “good oil” on Knees The knee joint, which appears like a simple hinge-joint, is one …

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Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery

July 24, 2011

Computer Assisted ‘Navigation’ in Joint Replacement Surgery Computers have become an integral part of everyday life. Virtually all aspects of …

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Knee Replacement Rates Soar

July 23, 2011

Lincoln knee replacement rates bend to patient demand By MARK ANDERSEN / Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Monday, July 18, …

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If you Smoke and are “Fat” – no Joint Replacements in UK…

July 23, 2011

Hip and knee surgery is ‘low priority’ Hip and knee replacements are being classed as ‘low priority’ by an increasing …

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Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits

July 23, 2011

Zimmer NexGen Lawyers Set To Argue Over Consolidation of Knee Lawsuits Published: July 20th, 2011 A panel of federal judges …

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Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells

July 23, 2011

My View: Dr Sheinkop makes some great points which MUST be considered… Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells By Mitchell B. …

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Scientists push biocompatible materials for use in orthopaedic implants

July 17, 2011

Materials Research Gets Under the Skin Scientists push biocompatible materials to interact with their surroundings in intelligent ways By: Stephanie …

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Smart Coating Encourages Bonding Between Implants and Bones

July 17, 2011

Smart Coating Encourages Bonding Between Implants and Bones Published: February 4, 2010 Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed …

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First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States

July 17, 2011

DJO Global’s Surgical Division Announces the Implantation of the First Blended Vitamin E Total Knee Replacement in the United States …

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USA – Total hip replacement numbers up

July 17, 2011

Total hip replacement numbers up Published: Monday, September 06, 2010 By Dr. John Benner As the country’s population ages, the …

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As baby boomers age, joint replacements soar

July 17, 2011

As baby boomers age, joint replacements soar Published: Monday, September 20, 2010 By ERIN ALLDAY, San Francisco Chronicle Lynn Rhynes …

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Baby boomer injuries booming

July 17, 2011

Baby boomer injuries booming Published: Monday, May 30, 2011 – Daily Local By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Medical Writer We’re becoming …

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Innovative Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery

July 15, 2011

They have the technology PLANNING THE SURGERY: Visiting surgeon Dr. Joel Heiser, left, looks on as surgeon Dr. Robert Lock …

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Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Lawsuit Filed in Illinois

July 10, 2011

Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Lawsuit Filed in Illinois Date Published: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 A lawsuit has been …

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Knee Replacement Surgery

July 10, 2011

Knee Replacement Surgery Source: click here Please upgrade your browser Knee Replacement Components (Zimmer Orthopedics) A total knee replacement surgery …

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Zimmer Knee Recall Lawsuits

July 9, 2011

New Zimmer Knee Recall Lawsuits Allege Higher Risks of Injury According to a study published in the Journal of Bone …

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Global Orthopaedic Prosthetics Market to Reach US$19.4 Billion by 2015

July 9, 2011

Global Orthopedic Prosthetics Market to Reach US$19.4 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. …

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US hip and knee replacement market was valued at $6.7 billion

July 9, 2011

US hip and knee replacement market is expected to witness robust growth in 2008–2015 Bharatbook.com added a new report on …

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Osteoarthritis Symptoms, Diagnosis

July 9, 2011

What are osteoarthritis symptoms? Source: click here Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Unlike many other forms of arthritis …

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US arthroscopy market to double by 2017, to over $4.2 billion

July 9, 2011

US arthroscopy market to double by 2017, Stryker, Smith & Nephew, Johnson & Johnson to benefit 28th Jun 2011, 10:32 …

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Facts About Joint Replacements

July 9, 2011

13 Must-Know Facts About Joint Replacements Source: click here Here’s what you can expect from joint replacement surgery. Many people …

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Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Complaints

July 8, 2011

Complaints over Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral Component Draw Scrutiny Aug 2, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A recent …

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Zimmer Knee Replacement Lawsuit

July 8, 2011

Lawsuit Claims Zimmer Knee Replacement Component is Defective Apr 26, 2011 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP A lawsuit filed in …

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Zimmer NexGen MIS Tibial Component Recall

July 8, 2011

Zimmer NexGen Component Recall The Zimmer NexGen MIS tibial component recall affected 68,384 knee components, which were distributed in 13 …

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Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Replacement Component

July 8, 2011

ZIMMER KNEE RECALL: Zimmer Recalls NexGen Knee Replacement Component Due to Risk of Failure – Zimmer NexGen Knee Failure Rate …

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Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits Consolidated?

July 8, 2011

Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits Could be Consolidated Written by PWALawon Jun-23-11 1:18am From: sideeffectslawsuitsnews.com A motion filed this month is …

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Increased Risk of Joint replacement with Obesity

July 8, 2011

The Weight of Obesity As evidenced by the recent surge of media attention, it is generally agreed that for the …

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Male Smokers – Lower Joint Replacement

July 8, 2011

8-Jul-2011 Male smokers less likely to need joint replacement surgery of hip or knee High BMI and vigorous physical activity …

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More on New Blood Thinner – Move Over Warfarin!

July 3, 2011

FDA APPROVES NEW BLOOD THINNER FOR HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT PATIENTS Source – Click here On July 1, the Food …

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY 2007

July 3, 2011

AUSTRALIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY Annual Report Supplementary – click here to download My View Interesting to see …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers have a greater risk of Infection and Revision

July 3, 2011

Risk of Revision for Infection in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared With Osteoarthritis …

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High Number of Hip Revisions in Scotland – Why?

July 3, 2011

Scottish Arthroplasty Project Annual Report 2009 This report can be downloaded here – click here It is really very interesting …

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History – Smith & Nephew Knee Implant Recall – 2003; Oxinium

July 2, 2011

Smith & Nephew Knee Implant Recall Oxinium Genesis II Profix II Knee Implants: This information is interesting from this website [Click here]. …

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Adverse Reactions in Total Joint Replacement: Infections, Allergic Reactions and others

June 26, 2011

Allergic and Systemic Effects of Particles Released by Hips and Knee Replacements R. M. Urban and J. J. Jacobs (download …

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Hip & Knee Replacement Numbers Skyrocketing – Baby Boomers Get Old

June 25, 2011

Study Shows Increase of Hip and Knee Replacements in the US Posted: 06/05/2008; Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2008;59(4):481-488. © …

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New Anticoagulant to Replace Wafarin and Heparins?

June 25, 2011

Rivaroxaban Is Superior to Enoxaparin for Thromboprophylaxis After Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP  (Source) Posted: …

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