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An aging generation, its joints wearing out, finds a whole new way to 'get hip' Age and arthritis caught up with David Polk one ordinary morning in his kitchen. Arthritis of the Knee Joint and Meniscal Injuries There are a number of conditions which can cause arthritis of the knee. Autotransfusion If you are scheduled for joint replacement surgery, one of your concerns may be the safe replacement of your lost blood. Caring for your Cast Instructions on care for different types of casts. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Today there are few people in the United States who have never heard of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carticel: A step forward in the treatment of knee cartilage damage A severe knee cartilage injury can radically change an active adult's lifestyle. Exercises for your Sore Shoulder These stretching and strengthening exercises for your shoulder should be done only if they don't cause pain. Hip Arthritis If the cartilage wears out on the hip socket bone will rub on bone, resulting in a stiff and painful arthritic hip. Implant improves success rate of total knee replacements The use of a specific implant is helping orthopaedic surgeons improve the success rate of total knee replacement procedures in patients less than 55 years old. Joint Replacement in the Rheumatoid Hand Rheumatoid arthritis damages the joints, ligaments and tendons in the hand. Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy has become one of the most frequently used procedures for diagnosis and treatment of knee injuries. Knee Surgery In knee replacement surgery, the damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with metal and plastic surfaces that are shaped to restore knee movement and function. Ligament Injuries of the Knee A ligament injury to the knee involves partial or complete damage to one of the major supporting ligaments. Meniscal Tears of the Knee The meniscus is a very important shock absorber of the knee made of a very strong substance called fibrocartilage. New LPS-FLEX Knee Prosthesis It is our belief that only this type of prosthesis can successfully replicate normal knee motion. New Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty A new approach to knee replacement surgery using a specially-designed prosthesis and instrumentation that enables access to the knee through a small incision. Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily Patient Controlled Analgesia PCA stands for patient controlled analgesia. Analgesia simply means relief of pain. Shoulder Surgery Four Common Surgical Procedures Performed on Shoulders Surgery Instructions for Total Knee Replacement Instructions for Total Knee Replacement Surgery Instructions for Total Shoulder Joint Replacement Instructions for Patients Undergoing Total Shoulder Joint Replacement Synvisc for Knee Osteoarthritis Synvisc® is a milestone viscosupplementation treatment used to relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Thumb Joint Arthritis The thumb is generally considered to be the most important single digit in the hand. Thumb Joint Replacement for Basilar Thumb Joint Arthritis Thumb Joint Replacement for Basilar Thumb Joint Arthritis Total Hip Replacement Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure for replacing the hip joint. What can you do to prevent osteoporosis? There are steps that you can take to reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a thinning and weakening of the bones that happens to all of us as we get older. What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones. Who is at risk of developing osteoporosis? We are all at risk of developing osteoporosis.