New study finds blacks still lag in obtaining total knee replacements for arthritis
ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2009 A new study released today found blacks remain less likely than whites to undergo total knee replacement, an important intervention for reducing pain and improving physical function among those with disabling knee osteoarthritis. The study also found total knee replacements...Cementless cup device developed for hip replacements shows durability after more than 20 years
(Chicago) When a first hip replacement fails, patients may be concerned that their options for a durable hip replacement are limited and that the prognosis is poor. However, a research study to be published in the February issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggests that this may n...Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail
Consumers urged to pay more attention to choosing the doctor, not the device FRIDAY, Jan. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Though viewed as a safe and long-lasting way to alleviate hip-related pain, hip-replacement surgery isn't foolproof. And when the procedure fails, the problem more often lies...Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications
Those with history of repeat surgeries likely to face infection, bleeding, study finds THURSDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) who've had multiple, previous pocket procedures have an increased risk of suffering complications af...Patients receive heart valve replacements without surgery using high-tech device
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With the graying of Americas Baby Boomer generation, arthritis is a growing health concern. Traditionally associated with the elderly, this common joint disease currently afflicts over 20 million men and women in the United States. To aggravate matters, arthritis is also prevalent among the overwe...Hip and Knee Replacements Becoming More Patient-friendly
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