Arthritis afflicts 54 million U.S. adults, according to the Arthritis Foundation. It is the leading cause of disability among U.S. adults over 55, and in many cases leads to total-joint replacements. That is a big decision – sometimes necessary, sometimes premature. Total-joint replacements are wonderful and can be life-changing, but they also can wear down… Continue reading 5 Non-Surgical Steps for Treating Your Arthritis
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Women More Sensitized Than Men to Metal Used in Joint Replacement
Why are women at higher risk of complications after total hip or knee replacement surgery? An increased rate of hypersensitivity to the metals contained in joint implants might be a contributing factor, suggests a study in the April 19TH 2017 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published by Wolters… Continue reading Women More Sensitized Than Men to Metal Used in Joint Replacement
A New Way to Predict Successful Joint Replacement
Researchers have developed a simple “frailty index” to predict the risk of death and serious complications in older patients who are considering total hip and knee replacements. A person’s eligibility for such surgeries has traditionally been based on age alone. But that is changing now, as a person’s level of frailty is also being taken… Continue reading A New Way to Predict Successful Joint Replacement