Knee Replacement

Lots of manufacturers makes these, the big names are DePuy, Biomet, Zimmer, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Wright Medical, Exactech.

Simple answer... no. Different mechanism required. Bacterial infection yes, Rhino virus no.

I would suggest you contact some experienced surgeon now. We refer our patients to a trained Knee Surgeons only.

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I had bilateral knee replacent surgery three months ago. I have not been able to increase the range of motion beyond 95 degrees. I exercise daily on a stationary bike and a rowing machine. Swelling is almost gone.

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If you choose knee liposuction chances are your body will just replace it and you will have scar tissue from the surgery. You may be lacking some synovial fluid in your knee and the weight and fat is pushing it out when you put pressure on it. Increase your water intake and work on lossing weight naturally walking and watching your diet.

Currently, artificial disc replacement is considered experimental and is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most of the research that has been conducted on artificial discs has been carried out in Europe.

Different models have been developed, but the most widely used and known artificial disc is the LINK SB Charite III prosthesis made by Waldemar Link GmbH & Company, Hamburg, Germany. The model consists of two metal metallic plates that have teeth to anchor the implant between the bones or vertebral bodies. Between the two plates is a rubber core made up of polyethylene that allows for motion.

In order to avoid complications that may arise from artificial disc replacement surgery, careful selection of patients by the surgeon is critical. At present, it is thought that the best candidates for spinal disc replacement are adults with a one level symptomatic degenerative disc.

Patients whose bone may not be as strong due to aging, or some other bone disorder, may develop problems if the implant settles into the "soft" bone. Therefore, these individuals are not considered optimal candidates for this type of procedure. Since there can be movement of the implant, patients with a slippage of one vertebra on another (termed "spondylolisthesis") are also not considered candidates for artificial disc replacement. Based on the current research, the clinical diagnoses that seem the most fitting for artificial disc replacement include symptomatic degenerative disc disease and post-discectomy syndrome. Post-discectomy syndrome is persistent back pain following previous surgery to remove a herniated disc.

Patients may also not improve following the procedure and may require additional surgery. Finally, like joint replacement surgery, artificial implants may fail over time due to wear of the materials and loosening of the implants. Therefore, long term studies that track the life span of the implants are needed.

Surgery to repair and replace knee joints has been a method of treating the results of arthritis for many years and has had mixed results.

you had a tkr done by a dodgy surgeon and he did not do it properly, that's why you are suffering, just like me, now awaiting a revision.

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Yes and no. A standard critical illness policy would usually not cover knee and hip replacements. But all critical illness policies are different and it is possible to get a partial cover for knees and hips with some carriers.

Yes you can walk with a spacer inserted, although your leg does feel a bit wobbly. I also had a support that wrapped around my knee/leg to aid me walking. I used astick to help.

I had a total knee replacement 7 years ago and the bottom of my foot has always felt different but here in the past year my foot on the bottom has been getting worse with pain. Does this have anything to do with a knee repalcement?

Yes! I had a Knee replacement in Feb. 2007 and have been in pain ever since.

I called the sergeon's office and they said there was no recall on Biomet replacement knees. I have gone to another orthopedic sergeon and he tells me that from X-Rays he has taken that the knee is loose in my leg. I would like to know if mine is the only case like this or if this common.

Hezzie Thompson

Parrish, Alabama

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There are a wide variety of retail locations that sell kitchen doors for affordable costs. Sears, Ikea, and Home Depot, for example, each provide this service.

The attune knee replacement is the newest innovated, type of knee replacement. The attune knee replacement is so good that is provides more mobility and it eases the unstable feeling most all patients have with any other type of knee replacement.

knee swelling and fluid 3 weeks after surgery is due to the healing of the tissues. this can take up to 6 weeks to 8 weeks to settle down. if this is persistent, then infection must be excluded.

Minerals such as silca, iron, and pyrite are critical for fossilization in both processes. However, in replacement, the hard structures of the organism dissolve and are replaced with minerals. During replacement, the original microscopic details, such as the inside of a bone, are partially or totally destroyed.

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No, you typically will not have to have your whole head shaved for shunt replacement surgery. Surgeons usually only shave the specific area where the incision will be made. This minimizes hair loss while allowing for proper access to the surgical site. Always consult with your surgeon for specific details regarding the procedure.