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Joint Replacement Surgery
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The most severe cases of osteoarthritis can often result in joint replacement surgery. Artifical joints are fairly common in this day and age, but it is still a very serious procedure. Advances have been made in robotics and in the materials used in artificial joints, leading to fewer complications and faster recovery time. Knees, shoulders, ankles and hips are replaced with frequency at major clinics around the country.
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Living with Osteoarthritis: Joint Replacements, Joint Pain and Faith
Posted by Pattye Snyder
KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm terminally average, and that's fine with me. My first osteoarthritis surgery was for a joint replacement at the base of my big toe about 12 years ago. At the time, I…
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Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, posted Planning for Osteoarthritis Surgery Day Your surgery day is approaching fast; do you know what to expect? You may not…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, answered how far knee replacement is safe for … The best person to ask is your cardiologist or internist. In fact, before…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, answered I HAD PATELLA REPLACEMENT SURGERY TWO… A little redness around the sutures is normal as the skin heals. If the…
Pattye Snyder, Health Guide, commented on Snow Globe World: Further Joint… Elaine---for me, a ton of this is ATTITUDE!!! With 2 artificial hips, 1…
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