Read this before you get your knee replaced
More than sixty thousand Canadians per year, and climbing, get knee replacement … READ MORE
Orthopedic medicine
3D printable implants may ease damaged knees
Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A … READ MORE
Women more sensitive to metal used in joint replacement
Why are women at higher risk of complications after total hip or knee replacement … READ MORE
Prehabilitation for TKA: Preop and postop benefits
Prehabilitation, particularly in the form of exercise, has the potential to … READ MORE
Doctor-Patient communication, a thorny challenge
Many veteran doctors have probably been there: You sit your patient down and explain … READ MORE
Home may be the best place to recover after total joint replacement surgery
Despite higher costs, many doctors recommend and some patients prefer, recovery at … READ MORE
Shared doctor-patient orthopaedic treatment decisions improve outcomes, patient experience
Well-informed patients who decide with their orthopaedic surgeon what treatment is … READ MORE
Recent generations are experiencing higher rates of arthritis
A Singular Rise for Arthritis and Obesity. A Canadian study spanning 18 years … READ MORE
Risk factors for conversion to TKA following knee arthroscopy
Results from this study demonstrated women, patients 70 years and older, obese … READ MORE
Knee surgery holds even in heavier patients
Success rates for meniscus surgery were similar for those with average and higher … READ MORE
Women had significantly greater involvement in knee OA-related health care before TKA
In the 12 months preceding total knee arthroplasty, women experienced significantly … READ MORE
Not all meniscal pathology is relevant in patients with knee OA
Some—but not all—characteristics of meniscal damage on magnetic resonance … READ MORE
Orthopaedic research helps patient regain mobility and grow as a nurse
Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing … READ MORE
US study finds no way to predict risk of joint replacements
The American federal government has started a program that penalizes hospitals for … READ MORE
Part 2: When a knee replacement specialist needs his own new knee
A noted surgeon gains insight into managing postop pain—his own. In part 1 of his … READ MORE
Pre-referral MRIs not often necessary
An MRI isn’t always the best first-choice for diagnosis when patients present with … READ MORE
Safely managing acute osteoarthritis in the emergency department
An Evidence-Based Review. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem, the incidence of … READ MORE
Supervised neuromuscular exercise prior to hip and knee replacement
Total hip and knee replacement (THR and TKR) surgery are recognized treatments for … READ MORE
Quicker weight bearing may be safe after knee cartilage surgery
People receiving a graft of their own knee cartilage cells may be better off … READ MORE
Stem cell ‘living bandage’ for knee injuries in human trial
A ‘living bandage’ made from stem cells, which could revolutionise the treatment … READ MORE
For articular cartilage injury, a holistic approach is best
A Surgeon’s Holistic Approach. After years of treating knee injuries, … READ MORE
Comparing physical therapy and knee surgery
Predictors of crossover to surgery in patients with meniscal tears and OA. Can … READ MORE
Complementary medicine helps reduce pre-op anxiety
A combination of complementary medicine and standard care shows potential to reduce … READ MORE
Positive effects of exercise therapy on pain and function in osteoarthritis
Evoke 3D printed custom knee brace. Osskin Despite the high prevalence and burden on … READ MORE
Physiotherapists as primary care practitioners for patients with musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, … READ MORE
Self-care and exercise effective in managing knee conditions
Self-care is a concept widely applied across healthcare and can be broadly defined … READ MORE
What you need to know about prehabilitation
Most of us know the value of rehabilitation following a surgery, such as a joint … READ MORE
Part 1: When a knee replacement specialist needs his own new knee
Ira H. Kirschenbaum MD, chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Bronx-Lebanon … READ MORE
Got knee pain? The best tool for evaluating knee pain among middle-aged patients is an x-ray
Knee pain is common among Americans age 40 and up. Nearly 1 in 17 people visit … READ MORE
Preoperative progressive resistance training improved objective function for OA patients who had TKA
Results from this study demonstrated the efficacy and safety of preoperative … READ MORE
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