Total Joint Replacement
Surgery for TMJ disorder is rarely needed, however, there are a small percentage of patients who do not see improvement from conservative treatment and must consult an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
TMJ surgery has not been very well researched yet, however there are several surgeries available. Please make sure your expectations are realistic, and ask your surgeon what his/her expectations are before consenting to any procedure. A lot of the time, surgeons are aiming for an improvement...
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A few short weeks ago, I endured the surgery for a total knee replacement. If I am counting correctly, this was my ninth joint replacement... Read more »
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From Our Sources
Total Joint Replacement: Not for the Weak in the Knees
Source: eOrthopod
In the United States, 200,000 knees are replaced with artificial joints each year. This operation is called total knee replacement, or TKR. Most... Read more »
Cement Extrusion During Total Hip Joint Replacement: Measureme...
Source: eOrthopod
The implants used in total joint replacement procedures can be held in place with cement. Some surgeons routinely use cement to implant new hip... Read more »
Steps to Restore Full Joint Motion with Total Knee Replacement...
Source: eOrthopod
If you have limited knee motion and cannot straighten the leg fully, you may have what's called a knee flexion contracture (KFC). This condition... Read more »
Normal Values for Joint Laxity for Surgeons to Use with Total ...
Source: eOrthopod
Getting a good result after a total knee replacement (TKR) depends quite a bit on the surgeon's skill. The right size and type of implant must be... Read more »
Mixing Antibiotics with Joint Cement to Reduce Infection with ...
Source: eOrthopod
Doctors have the option of using acrylic cement when replacing joints. The cement binds the implant to the surrounding bone. The implant has to be... Read more »
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