We are more than happy to provide patients with minimally invasive partial or total knee replacement operations to help restore their quality of life, but because a replacement procedure is a big undertaking, it’s not typically the first treatment that is pursued. Many patients look for alternatives
How To Avoid Common Patient Mistakes After Knee Replacement Surgery
Some people believe that if something is going to go wrong with their knee replacement operation, it’s going to be because of an issue with how the operation is performed by their surgeon. And while surgical errors can certainly occur, far more often than not a post-op issue is caused by a mistake
Insurance Aspects To Consider Before Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacement surgery is a major medical undertaking, and that means there will likely be significant expenses related to your operation and recovery. The good news is that health insurance plans are put in place for this very reason, to help offset the majority of your medical expenses in the
Will Smart Knees Be The Future Of Knee Replacement?
First it was the smartphone, then it was the smartwatch. Smartboards have begun to replace chalkboards in school, and many people have other “smart” technologies in their house, like a smart washer and dryer, or even a smart heating and cooling system. It seems like anything that could possibly be
Marijuana Use Could Complicate Knee Replacement Surgery
New research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which concluded on September 3rd, suggests that preoperative marijuana use increases a person’s likelihood of needing to be readmitted to address an issue with their recovery following total knee
When Can I Return To Work After Knee Replacement Surgery?
As knee replacement surgery procedures and implants have continued to improve, the procedure has become more popular among younger individuals. Instead of people in their 70s and 80s having their knees replaced, we’re seeing a large patient base in their 40s, 50s and 60s. That means for many of
Will I Need To Have My Other Knee Replaced Later In Life?
One of the most common questions we receive at our clinic when a patient is scheduled to undergo a total knee replacement surgery is if they’ll eventually need to have the same procedure on their other knee. We can’t say for certain either way, but in today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some
Don’t Skip Vitamin D If You Need A New Knee
There are a number of things you’ll want to do both before and after your knee replacement surgery to help ensure you have the best outcome, and according to new research, monitoring and increasing your vitamin D intake should be included on that list. According to a new study published in the
