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Surgery Overview Joint replacement involves … surgery creates new joint surfaces. In total knee replacement surgery, the ends of the … plastic. Doctors usually secure parts of the knee joint components to the bones with cement. …
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… doctor about them. Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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Surgery Overview Total hip replacement is a step-by-step surgery to replace the hip socket and the ball … Doctors use metal, ceramic, or plastic replacement parts. The parts may be attached to …
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… doctor about them. ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … up activities that require a strong, stable knee. Surgery with physical rehabilitation …
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… about them. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … report long-term pain after total hip or knee replacement for osteoarthritis? A …
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… Overview Most people have had a minor knee problem at some time. Most of the time our … everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Knee problems and injuries most often occur … physiotherapy, and medicine. In some cases, surgery is needed. Treatment depends on: The …
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… child's doctors may recommend a total joint replacement. As you and the doctors work … a lot of growing to do. The decision to have surgery depends on the size and quality of your … is delayed, many children need custom-fit knee replacement parts. Other joint …
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… Overview To prevent and ease knee pain during work, play, and daily … (quadriceps and hamstrings). Avoid deep knee bends. Avoid running downhill unless you … Medicine Kenneth J. Koval MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Current as of: …
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Surgery Overview Surgery for anterior cruciate … (ACL) injuries can help you stabilize your knee and return to activity. You may have: … cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, the replacement graft can be harvested from tissue …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Arthritis: Should I Have …