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Research Examines Factors in Delaying or Declining Total Knee Replacement Surgery
A study led by Dr. Ann F. Jacobson, associate professor in Kent State's College of Nursing, unveils the reasons why people may initially choose to postpone but ultimately undergo total knee replacement surgery and emphasizes the need for better patient education before and after the procedure. view more (2008-05-15)
Physiotherapy has short-term benefits for patients after knee surgery
Physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of patients who have had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis in the short term, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-09-25)
No justification for denying obese patients knee replacements
There is no justification for denying obese patients knee replacement surgery: They benefit almost as much as anyone else from the procedure, concludes a small study published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. view more (2008-07-24)
Study into effectiveness of herbal remedy in fighting chronic knee pain
The University of Southampton's Complementary Medicine Research Unit is looking for volunteers to take part in a new study which aims to establish the effectiveness of a well-known herbal remedy as a treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Devil's Claw, derived from the roots of a South African plant, is available over the counter in... view more... (2004-07-19)
How often do hip and knee replacements need revision?
A comprehensive study using nationwide data on hip and knee replacements in England has found that one in seventy-five patients require a revision of their joint replacement after three years. view more (2008-09-02)
High heels do not increase risk of knee osteoarthritis, but overweight in youth does
Wearing high heels does not increase the risk of osteoarthritis in women, indicates research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. But excessive weight gain before the age of 40 does. view more (2003-09-25)
Patients in Merseyside get revolutionary Oxinium Knee
The active, younger population of Liverpool, who suffer from arthritis or chronic injury can now benefit from knee replacement surgery much earlier in life due to the latest implant technology, called Oxinium™, which has recently been made available to everyone in the UK after 11 years of tests. view more (2004-10-18)
HRT prevents osteoarthritis of the knee
Long term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) seems to protect women from osteoarthritis of the knee, finds a study in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It most often occurs in hip and knee joints, where loss of the tissue which prevents joint friction - cartilage - exposes the bone... view more... (2001-03-12)
Exercise after knee replacement critical
It may be uncomfortable at first, but doing exercises to strengthen your quadriceps after you've had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis is critical to your recovery. In fact, it can boost the function of your new knee to nearly that of a healthy adult your age. view more (2009-02-03)
Chelmsford Businessman gets Revolutionary New 'Knee'
The active, younger population of Chelmsford, who suffer from arthritis or chronic injury can now benefit from knee replacement surgery much earlier in life due to new implant technology, called Oxinium™, which has recently been made available to everyone in the UK after 11 years of tests. Mr Steven Riches, a 53-year-old businessman with his... view more... (2004-03-03)
UT Southwestern orthopaedic surgeons first in area
Orthopaedic surgeons at UT Southwestern Medial Center are the first in North Texas to use knee implants specifically designed to fit a woman's anatomy. view more (2006-07-19)
Derby's racing car engineer, David Whitehurst, benefits from knee replacement technology that he uses in car engines
Derby's and Nottingham's younger population to benefit from state-of-the art knee replacements that offer up to 85% improvement in wear and tear over standard knee implants The active, younger population of Derby and Nottingham, like David Whitehurst, who suffer from arthritis or chronic injury can now benefit from knee replacement surgery much... view more... (2003-06-11)
First High-Flex Knee Replacement Implant Shaped Specifically to Fit Woman's Anatomy
The first knee replacement shaped to fit a woman's anatomy has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and will be distributed to orthopedic surgeons to use next week. view more (2006-05-11)
Study uses MRI to determine features of osteoarthrosis
Abnormalities in the ligaments found on the outside of the knee (lateral collateral ligament complex or LCLC) are commonly seen on MRI in patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA). view more (2007-05-07)
Glucosamine supplements reduce knee pain
Glucosamine supplements reduce knee pain in people with cartilage damage and possibly the degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis, concludes research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2003-01-24)
Cadaver tissue fails nearly 25 percent of the time in young ACL reconstructions
With an estimated 80,000 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears happening each year in the United States, including recently to famed golfer, Tiger Woods, choosing the best replacement ligament for surgery is one key to success. view more (2008-07-10)
Bioengineered tissue implants regenerate damaged knee cartilage
Knee cartilage injuries can be effectively repaired by tissue engineering and osteoarthritis does not stop the regeneration process concludes research led by scientists at the University of Bristol. view more (2006-07-05)
Female hormone cycle affects knee joints
New research from the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary has found a connection between the laxity of a woman's knee joint and her monthly hormone cycle. view more (2009-04-20)
Young patients with knee disorder get active after new Stanford surgical procedure
At 14 years old, Adam Vasser of Los Altos, Calif., was an active kid who loved baseball. Then a mysterious virus attacked his heart, making a heart transplant necessary to save his life. view more (2008-04-01)
Bid To Aid Diagnosis Of Infections In Joint Replacement Surgery
A team of scientists and doctors at the University of Edinburgh are using new laboratory techniques which will lead to improved treatment for patients experiencing problems with joint replacement. The multi-disciplinary team will try to establish if using molecular techniques can set a 'gold standard' to allow doctors to know before surgery is... view more... (2002-04-24)
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