New research out of Germany suggests that targeting specific arteries in the knee with a blood blocking procedure could significantly improve symptoms in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. The technique, called genicular artery embolization (GAE), was shown to improve patients’ quality
4 Tips For Preventing Blood Clots After Knee Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery continues to get safer as medical knowledge and technology improves, but we’ll never get to a place where there are zero risks associated with an operation. One risk that we work to minimize following a knee replacement procedure is the onset of blood clots. Blood clots
Joint Replacement Proves Best For Patients With Severe Hip Arthritis
For the vast majority of medical conditions, conservative treatment is preferred to operative care for a number of reasons. Not only is surgery more invasive, but surgery and recovery inherently carries more risks given the nature of the technique. When possible, surgeons prefer to rectify a problem
5 Tips For Recovering From Joint Replacement Surgery If You Live Alone
Making a full recovery from joint replacement surgery can be a slow process, and during this time it can be helpful to have the support of a spouse or child who lives with you. However, for many older Americans who are considering knee or joint replacement, they live by themselves. Joint replacement
Why The Key To Knee Replacement Is In The Quadriceps
Orthopedic surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of knee replacement operations each year in the US, and they are always looking for ways to improve on the standard technique and make the procedure less taxing on the patient. Recently, a new knee replacement technique has started to become the
Managing Your Mental Health After Joint Replacement Surgery
When it comes to recovering after joint replacement surgery, much of the focus is placed on overcoming physical symptoms and limitations, and this makes sense because these issues are the most obvious. However, it’s imperative that you don’t overlook your mental health while you’re working to
Am I Too Heavy For Knee Or Hip Replacement?
Joint deterioration is the most common reason why someone would need to undergo a knee or hip replacement procedure, and one of the leading reasons for this deterioration is obesity. When you’re overweight or obese, your joints have to handle more stress with every step you take. Over the years, all
Can The Need For Knee Replacement Be Prevented?
As we’ve said on this blog several times in the past, preventing health problems is much preferred to treating them once they’ve developed. The same obviously holds true for knee replacement. If we can take steps to prevent degeneration and the need for a joint replacement procedure, this is
