Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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Arthritis Specialist

Racial Minorities Less Likely To Consider Knee Replacement Surgery Than Whites

A recent presentation at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis addressed the issues of race and ethnicity with respect to osteoarthritis awareness.   Several ethnic groups were surveyed about their willingness to undergo joint replacement surgery of the knee. Responses from Caucasians, African Americans and Hispanic patients were markedly... Read moreChevron
posted 04/28/2008, comments (0)|
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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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Arthritis Specialist

Ask the Expert: What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery

Question: I had a total knee replacement on the right knee on 17 January 2006, fractured a tibia in July of 2006. I was immobilized in a brace for two weeks, then a full cast for full weeks. The pain and swelling is daily, and my quality of life is affected. Are these kinds of complications common for total knee replacements? Should I expect... Read moreChevron
posted 09/26/2007, comments (0)|
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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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Arthritis Specialist

Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis

There are multiple ways of approaching the management of patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis, and this discussion will focus on a combination of behavioral change, medication and lifestyle, all of which affect disease. Osteoarthritis rarely occurs in the absence of other medical conditions; it appears frequently in combination with... Read moreChevron