MAKOPLASTY and other so-called “robotics” have yet to prove their benefit in total knee and hip replacement despite their 10-year presence in the orthopedic marketplace. Numerous studies fail to show any substantial clinical benefit for pain relief, speed of recovery...
Ten years ago, it was widely felt that conventional hip and knee replacements would last 15 years and that patients who underwent these procedures should consider substantial activity and lifestyle modification to avoid the risk of premature wear and potential...
Many joint replacement centers today try to market having a rapid recovery program to enhance the joint replacement outcome of the patient. Generally, these are hospital-based programs where a combination of health care providers including nurses, physicians,...
Get you affairs in order before your joint replacement. Having loose ends tied up prior to surgery reduces distractions and stress during the recovery allowing you to focus energy on getting better rather than managing other aspects of life. Get your living space...
5. Hospitals are for sick people. Consequently, hospitals are full of germs, which can lead to infection. Most patients undergoing joint replacement are generally healthy and do not require a hospital stay for management of medical problems. 4. Hospitals are...
Why: Hospitals are a place for sick people. They are noisy and uncomfortable and they disempower patients to care for themselves. Patients undergoing knee and hip replacement are rarely “sick”. Rather they are well patients with a degenerated joint,...
