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Featured Article
Health Encyclopedia: Degenerative Joint Disease
Article updated and reviewed by Stephen Burnett, MD, FRCS(C), Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine on July 11, 2005.
A degeneration or ‘wear and tear’ of articular (joint surface) cartilage usually accompanied by an overgrowth of bone (osteophytes), narrowing of the joint space,...
More information on "Knee Resurfacing"
What is selective resurfacing? I know it has something to do with knee joint\rreplacements.
Source: eOrthopod
What is selective resurfacing? I know it has something to do with knee joint\rreplacements.The knee joint consists of three parts: the knee cap... Read more »
Resurfacing and Replacing: Bringing Joints Back to Life
By Dr. Daniel O'Neill, M.D., Health Expert
A number of you have asked me to expound a bit on one of my previous columns, "Woulda, Coulda, but Shoulda?" I'd like to finish my thoughts on this... Read more »
Questions about Resurfacing the Kneecap During Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Source: eOrthopod
When a knee joint is replaced, you may or may not keep your own kneecap (patella). Sometimes the patella is too worn or brittle to work smoothly with... Read more »
Controversy over Patellar Resurfacing in Knee Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
Little by little, total knee replacements (TKRs) have changed for the better. In this report, two surgeons from Canada review the changes made in the... Read more »
Reviewing Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Replacement
Source: eOrthopod
Looking at the results of many studies can offer answers to a single question. In this study the question of interest was: Should the kneecap... Read more »
What's biologic resurfacing?
Source: eOrthopod
What's biologic resurfacing? I've been told I'm too young for a knee replacement but this treatment might work.Joints damaged by arthritis become... Read more »
What is a resurfaced patella?
Source: eOrthopod
What is a resurfaced patella? I see it in the surgeon's report on my new total knee replacement. I don't remember ever hearing about that.When the... Read more »
Caution Advised with Hip Resurfacing
Source: eOrthopod
Results of this study suggest there is still a high failure rate with hip resurfacing. This is true despite changes in the way the procedure is done.... Read more »
My father is going to have his left knee joint replaced.
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My father is going to have his left knee joint replaced. The kneecap is in pretty good shape, so they are going to leave it alone. Are there any... Read more »
Hip Motion Restored to Normal with Hip Resurfacing
Source: eOrthopod
Today's modern adult is active and on the go. And many adults are wearing out their hips and knees. Total hip replacements have been reserved for... Read more »
I have two medium-sized holes in the joint cartilage of my left knee.
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I have two medium-sized holes in the joint cartilage of my left knee. The docs have recommeded surgery to repair the problem. They say it should be... Read more »
Are there times when the kneecap should be left alone when the knee joint is replaced?
Source: eOrthopod
Are there times when the kneecap should be left alone when the knee joint is replaced?Total knee replacement (TKR) has become a very popular way to... Read more »
I was looking on the internet at pictures of knee implants for knee replacement.
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I was looking on the internet at pictures of knee implants for knee replacement. I see there are three basic parts. Does everyone get all three... Read more »
Results of Total Knee Replacement With and Without a New Knee Cap
Source: eOrthopod
The results of any one medical study can offer good information. But comparing the results of many studies is even more helpful. This is called... Read more »
If I have an operation called an osteotomy to fix my crooked knee, is there any guarantee this will keep me from needing a knee replacement?
Source: eOrthopod
If I have an operation called an osteotomy to fix my crooked knee, is there any guarantee this will keep me from needing a knee replacement? That's... Read more »
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