Knee Joint Replacement Surgery

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a year ago had total knee replacement ever since my joints ache i have been going to the chiropracter and notice ligament/cartlidge is deteroating

Dr. Rothman of the Rothman Institute talks about joint replacements with WPVI 6 and takes us into the OR

a year ago had total knee replacement ever since my joints ache i have been going to the chiropracter and notice ligament/cartlidge is deteroating

Orthopedic experts at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago talk about Mary Rose, who suffered knee and hip pain caused by osteoarthritis until she underwent knee and hip replacement surgery at Rush. They include joint replacement surgeons Craig Della Valle and Josh Jacobs and join replacement nurse Kim Chandler.

Orthopedic experts at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago talk about Mary Rose, who suffered knee and hip pain caused by osteoarthritis until she underwent knee and hip replacement surgery at Rush. They include joint replacement surgeons Craig Della Valle and Josh Jacobs and join replacement nurse Kim Chandler.

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Mr. Dave Stevenson, a mine supervisor from Zimbabwe obtained affordable bilateral ( double) knee replacements in India. He found the Medicaid in Zimbabwe and South Africa too expensive. After receiving double knee replacements in a multispecialty hospital in Chennai, Dave is seen recovering at a beautiful resort. He is highly pleased with his experience.

Dr. Austin, Chief of RI’s Joint Team, and patient Diane Casey share ways to ensure a successful recovery after joint replacement surgery. For more information please visit: www.rothmaninstitute.com

To return to sports after knee joint replacement surgery, use a resistance band and exercise ball to strengthen quadriceps and hamstrings. Learn exercises to return safely to sports after surgery with help from a physical therapist in this free video on physical therapy treatments. Expert: Tricia Trinque MHE, PT Contact: www.seabreezephysicaltherapy.com Bio: Tricia Trinque MHE, PT is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of experience. Filmmaker: Leonora Fishbein Series Description: Physical therapy treatments are beneficial for many injuries and illnesses, from gout to arthritis and fractured bones. Learn an array of stretches and exercises to relieve pain and tension from illness and injury with help from a physical therapist in this free video series on physical therapy treatments.

Our patient, a 45-year old former tennis player, has been recommended for right knee-replacement surgery. Let’s discuss the characteristics of the knee which makes this joint so susceptible to injury.