Total Joint Replacements News and Information from the Andrews Institute

Study suggests genetic link to JIA

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:42:43 GMT

Researchers recently released findings connecting juvenile idiopathic arthritis to several genes.

Lady Gaga pays for fan's surgery

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:10:47 GMT

Pop icon Lady Gaga, still recovering from her own orthopaedic surgery, will pay for one of her fans to get a hip operation.

Hip arthroplasty has multiple benefits

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:26:29 GMT

There are many reasons to get a total hip arthroplasty.

The AAOS reveals new hip replacement benefits

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:17:26 GMT

There are a number of advantages to going through total hip replacement surgery, a recent release by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons notes.

ACL injury: making a mental and physical recovery

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:30:57 GMT

The treatment of ACL injuries is one that is not merely physical, but also mental.

Physical therapy is crucial to total joint replacement recovery

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:15:37 GMT

After injuring a joint, undergoing total joint replacement surgery may be the easy part. The harder part comes after when the physical therapy begins.

Low-income patients may report good outcomes after knee replacement

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:19:39 GMT

Individuals who have lower incomes - making less than $35,000 per year - may have limited access to medical care because they either can't afford it or do not have health insurance.

Orthopaedic surgeons may benefit from guidance on good TJR candidates

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:59:36 GMT

Total joint replacements TJRs are some of the most common inpatient surgeries performed in the U.S.

Some patients don't take advantage of knee replacement surgery

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:27:32 GMT

When a patient has a total joint replacement of the knee, the synthetic joint is stronger than the one that was removed, and can allow the patient to become more active than they were before.

Obese individuals may benefit from total joint replacement

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:09:24 GMT

Orthopaedic surgeons may have been tentative in the past about performing total joint replacement surgeries on obese patients.

Studies look at effects of total joint replacement surgery on specific groups of patients

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:03:18 GMT

New orthopaedic research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology looked at the impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus on the outcomes of total joint replacement surgery.

Exercise may be key to managing osteoarthritis pain

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:01:43 GMT

According to a new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, exercise may be the solution for adults who experience osteoarthritis of the knee.

Orthopaedics continues growth with baby boomers

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:08:35 GMT

The field of orthopaedics has always been in high demand, but now more than ever, it continues to flourish as the baby boomers continue to age and begin to retire.

Orthopaedic surgeons should consider regional anesthesia for knee replacement surgery

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:48:28 GMT

Most total joint replacement surgeries on the knee are currently performed under general anesthesia.

Total joint replacement may be preferable over resurfacing procedures

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:31:35 GMT

Clinicians may recommend that younger and more physically active patients get hip resurfacing rather than a total joint replacement.

Hip discomfort could be arthritis symptom

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:33:01 GMT

Dealing with aging joints is a painful process at times, but it does not need to be.

Modern technology reduces impact of surgery

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:49:02 GMT

Reducing the overall stress on the human body during a surgical procedure is important.

Never too young for replacement therapy

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:22:18 GMT

Getting the correct treatment for a personal situation is the primary focus of doctors and the patients they serve, regardless of public conceptions.

Less intrusive surgery methods serving patients' needs

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:19:56 GMT

Not every person with back pain will need open surgery to insert a disc replacement.

Implants drawn into question by report

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:12:18 GMT

Procedures for total joint replacement can be tricky, but implants and other movement aids can help patients regain function once the procedure is complete and the healing is over.

Weight loss after total joint replacement may be due to increased mobility

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:59:10 GMT

Total joint replacement (TJR) surgeries are the most effective procedures to treat severe osteoarthritis.

New iPod technology assists knee replacement surgery

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:49:21 GMT

In July 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Dash, which is an iPod app that provides image guidance for total joint replacement of the knee.

Low-impact activities may be best for total joint replacement patients

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:32:04 GMT

Today's generation of senior citizens tends to be more active than those who came before them. This trend may lead to an increase in the number of individuals who undergo total joint replacement.

Researchers study impact of knee replacements on quality of life

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:10:37 GMT

More than 600,000 people in the U.S. undergo total joint replacements of the knee every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

People may have misconceptions about total joint replacements

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:44:00 GMT

Today's population of senior citizens is more active than those of previous generations. In the interest of staying mobile and independent, some individuals may be curious about total joint replacements.

Metal-on-metal hip replacements may not increase cancer risk

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:48:06 GMT

People who receive metal-on-metal hip replacements may be no more likely to develop cancer than individuals who receive prosthetics made with other materials.

Joint replacement patients may benefit from anti-gravity treadmill

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:46:11 GMT

Individuals who undergo total joint replacements may recover from these procedures quickly with the help of an anti-gravity treadmill, as reported by CNN.

Obesity may hamper some benefits of total joint replacements of the hip

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:48:32 GMT

Researchers from the University of Florida discovered that obese individuals may not be able to reap all of the benefits of total joint replacements of the hip.

Smoking hurts the outcome of total joint replacements of the knee

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:08 GMT

Researchers have discovered that total joint replacements of the knee are less likely to succeed if patients smoke before or after surgery.

Researchers study impact of total joint replacements on air travel

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:57:41 GMT

A study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery describes some of the difficulties that individuals with total joint replacements of the hips may encounter when they pass through airport security.

Quick rehab following total joint replacements may shorten hospital stay

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:12:32 GMT

Patients who undergo surgical implantations of total joint replacements may endure shorter stints in the hospital if they begin rehab exercises the same day as surgery, according to research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2012 Annual Meeting.

Surgeon offers tips for hockey following joint replacement

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:08:36 GMT

Individuals who are curious about the level of physical activity they can engage in following a total hip arthroplasty should discuss their postoperative care with their hip doctors.

Total knee replacement associated with better heart health

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:15:05 GMT

It may seem intuitive that people who undergo total joint replacements for the knee experience improvements in mobility. One study goes even further and suggests that this procedure may be linked to lower mortality risk and improvements in heart health.

Study suggests less intense anticoagulant therapy after total joint replacements

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:08:02 GMT

While it is standard for patients who undergo total joint replacements to take an anticoagulant regimen after surgery, new research suggests that this therapy may not need to be as lengthy or aggressive as previously thought, as reported by Arthritis Today.

Younger patients are wanting total joint replacements

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:09:01 GMT

Although total joint replacements are common among elderly people, recent trends show that middle-aged individuals as young as 45 are also interested in these kinds of procedures.

Depression may complicate recovery from total joint replacements of the hip

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:11:07 GMT

Individuals who require antidepressants within three years of having a total hip replacement may experience more pain and less satisfaction after surgery compared to patients not on these medications.