Knee Surgery Articles & Analysis
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An Uncertain Future Kevin, a 48 year old Ski Instructor at Vail Resorts, tore his meniscus in a ski accident in 2017. After having surgery, his knee pain continued to bother him on the job and at home. ...
It has the advantage of possibly decreasing pain and trauma to the knee related to the surgery. It also means no tissue needs to be borrowed to make the new ACL, and there’s no second surgical wound site.” Treatment of ACL Tears The ACL, one of four ligaments within the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, is one of the most ...
Forceful ROM, too many activities or too much motion can disrupt the early healing process. While you will experience some knee stiffness after surgery, it is important to work hard toward your ROM milestones within the specified timelines by following the bracing instructions. ...
Review after-surgery instructions. At your last appointment prior to surgery, your surgeon will review the after-surgery instructions with you. ...
Patient History Patient presented with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, peripheral arterial disease, obesity, arterial fibrillation, and transient ischemic attack. Patient had total knee replacement surgery and developed a complication due to improper off-loading, developing pressure ulcer on the right heel. ...
The heart of the innovation is the reusable charging and energy unit, which completely avoids electronic waste and whose optimized energy transmission ensures smoother and quieter handling. Around 400,000 knee and 200,000 hip surgeries are performed in Germany every year, including rinsing and testing the surgical area to remove organic residues. ...
It is generally accepted that robotic surgical systems enable minimally invasive surgery and improve outcomes, including shorter recovery times, less scarring, and reduced healthcare costs. ...
I asked Harlan if he could meet me at the home of a patient of mine who had had two knee surgeries in succession and was having a hard time regaining knee extension because of scar tissue formation around the joint. ...
Dr. Wolkenberg graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979 with a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. In 1986 she earned a Master’s degree in medical anthropology from the New School for Social Research in NYC, and in 2016 earned her tDPT from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN. In 2001 she became a Certified Taping Instructor and has since taught hundreds ...