How long do knee replacements last? For younger people struggling with debilitating knee pain, this is the burning question. Can you trust the longevity estimates for knee replacement surgery and

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5 Simple Steps to Lower Your Chance of Knee Replacement Infection

Knee Replacement Infection After Surgery Is Rare. This statement means little however if it is you who ends up dealing with an infection after surgery, one of the most serious

by Michelle, PT

Knee Replacement Surgery

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How Do I know If I am Ready For Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee replacement surgery is now among the most frequently performed medical procedures in the United States costing Medicare alone billions of dollars per year. The annual rate of total knee

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Thinking About Taking A Flight After A Knee Replacement?

You May Want To Re-think Taking A Flight After A Knee Replacement As tempting as it might be to get away after your knee replacement surgery to some place warm and

by Michelle, PT

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Forced Air Warmers Like Bair Hugger-Do They Increase Your Chance of Infection?

“Bair Hugger” is a trade name of a forced-air warming blanket that has been used now in over 200 million surgeries. There are approximately 4000 people currently suing 3M Co.

by Michelle, PT

Knee Replacement Surgery

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Don’t Be a 510K Knee Replacement Guinea Pig

Most people assume that the FDA fully vets all new medical devices including knee replacement implants. They assume that they have been tested and determined to be safe and effective

by Michelle, PT

Knee Replacement Surgery

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You’ll Want To Go Home After Knee Replacement Surgery When You Know These Three Things

Where should you go after knee replacement surgery, home or to a skilled nursing facility? My choice is home hands down and here is why... Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Even the best-managed and highest-ranking facilities

by Michelle, PT

Knee Replacement Surgery

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Knee Replacement Information All Sounding the Same?

All knee replacement information is not created equal. A cursury review of the major sites offering wisdom on knee replacement surgery will yield very similar information, all very polly annish, surface

by Michelle, PT

Knee Replacement Surgery

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Knee Replacement Surgery Information-Unvarnished

No sugar coating here. You'll happily be escorted gently from marketing hype to reality. I want you to go into the surgery as well informed as possible I receive no income

by Michelle, PT

Knee Replacement Surgery

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One Thing That Definitely Won’t Help Prevent Knee Replacement Surgery

Degenerative knee arthritis is not improved by undergoing elective knee arthroscopy. In fact the condition may be made worse as evidenced by an increased risk of future knee replacement surgery

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