What to worry about when undergoing a knee replacement
There are many things to worry about when undergoing a knee replacement, but instability of the kneecap is rarely one of them.This blog post discussing how to prevent instability of the patella after a knee replacement discusses a specific technique of wound closure to prevent the possibility that the kneecap will not track well after […]
New Technology in Orthopaedics
One of the most interesting things about being an orthopedic surgeon is new technology. Sometimes there are good innovations, and sometimes the new technology doesn’t work. In the case of a synthetic meniscus, the jury is still out as to whether or not an artificial meniscus can help patients suffering from knee pain after having […]
Before Knee Replacement Surgery
This article had helpful information for anyone considering knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery relieves pain and improves function in patients with severe osteoarthritis much more effectively than nonsurgical therapy alone, researchers reported on Wednesday. Source: www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/health/study-points-to-benefits-of-knee-replacement-surgery-over-therapy-alone.html