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February 22, 2024

Total Hip Replacement

What is Total Hip Replacement? Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components. The main indication for total hip replacement is arthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of joints, which results in pain, swelling, stiffness and limited movement. Hip arthritis is a common cause of chronic hip pain and disability. Symptoms of Arthritis The most common symptom of hip arthritis is joint pai...

February 22, 2024

Fracture Care of the Knee

What is a Bone Fracture? A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. It is a break in the continuity of the bone. While many fractures are the result of high-force impact or stress, bone fractures can also occur because of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis. A fracture may be complete or partial and is commonly caused by trauma due to a fall, motor vehicle accident or sports injury. Thinning of the bone due to osteoporosis in t...

February 22, 2024

Joint Preservation

What is Joint Preservation Surgery? Joint preservation surgery is an orthopedic procedure performed to repair and preserve a deteriorating joint causing pain. A joint is a point in our body where two or more bones meet and connect through a fibrous tissue called cartilage. Major joints of the body include the hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles. Joint preservation surgery typically involves: Correcting the anatomic abnormalities of the joint Restoring the normal joint motion without rep...

February 22, 2024

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

What is Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery? Total knee replacement is a very successful surgical treatment for knee arthritis. Over the years, minimally invasive knee replacement surgical techniques have been developed to lessen tissue trauma and improve patient outcomes. This minimally invasive approach involves much smaller incisions than the usual 10-12 inch incisions used in the traditional knee replacement and spares the quadriceps muscle and tendon, which control bending of the kn...

February 22, 2024

Augmented Reality and Surgically Guided TKA

February 22, 2024

Outpatient Knee Replacement Surgery

What is Outpatient Total Knee Replacement? Total knee replacement is the surgical treatment for knee arthritis, where the damaged knee is removed and replaced with an artificial knee implant. Traditionally performed as an inpatient procedure, total knee replacement surgery is now being conducted on an outpatient basis, allowing you to go home on the same day of the surgery. This is made possible with recent advances such as improved perioperative anesthesia, minimally invasive techniques and ini...

February 22, 2024

Robotic Knee Replacement

What is Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement? Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery is an alternative to the conventional knee replacement procedure. It is performed using robotic-arm technology that allows your surgeon to precisely perform the surgery through a smaller incision as compared to traditional surgery. What is Arthritis? The knee is made up of the femur (thighbone), the tibia (shinbone) and the patella (kneecap). The two menisci, the soft cartilage between the femur and tibia, serve...

February 22, 2024

Custom Knee Replacement

What is Custom Knee Replacement? Custom Knee Replacement is an advanced surgical procedure in which the damaged knee joint is replaced by a customized implant, specifically designed to match the unique size and shape of each patient’s knee. Because off-the-shelf implants aren’t designed to your specific anatomy, surgeons often have to compromise on implant fit, rotation, and alignment. These compromises can cause pain or discomfort after surgery and help explain why 1 in 5 patients aren’t...

February 22, 2024

Revision Knee Replacement

What is Revision Knee Replacement? Revision knee replacement surgery involves replacing a part or all your previous knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis. Although total knee replacement surgery is successful, sometimes the procedure can fail due to various reasons and may require a second revision surgery. What is Arthritis? The knee joints are lined by soft articular cartilage that cushion the joints and aid in smooth movement of the joint bones. Degeneration of the cartilage due to wear and t...

February 22, 2024

Total Knee Replacement

What is Total Knee Replacement? Total knee replacement, also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with an artificial prosthesis. Knee Arthritis The knee is made up of the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone) and patella (kneecap). The two menisci, the soft cartilage between the femur and tibia, serve as a cushion and help absorb shock during motion. Arthritis (inflammation of the joints), injur...