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Should Hip and Knee Prosthetics Come with a Warranty?

Lately, there have been several articles questioning if hip and knee prosthetics should come with warranties.  Considering the current, worldwide repercussions from failing metal on metal hip replacements and modular neck hip replacements, it’s no wonder manufacturers are being called upon to make good.

How Durable Are Hip and Knee Replacement Prosthetics?

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Historically, hip and knee replacement surgery was performed to treat severe arthritis in those aged 65 and older. The common belief was that a prosthetic joint usually would last for 10 years, then wear out or loosen requiring more surgery.

Medical Tourism: at What Cost? Having Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery Outside the U.S.

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Several recent news articles have included interviews with patients…

Computer Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery

In my previous blog, I discussed the need for Total knee replacement…

Determining the Need for Total Knee Replacement Surgery

In the first of two blog posts focusing on computer assisted…

Computer-Assisted Total Knee and Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Surgery: Sharing the Benefits of These Techniques with Medical Professionals from other Countries

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---- ---- I recently spoke at the Morgan White Leaders' Conference…

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been a hot topic for the…

The Advantages of Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Top 20 Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Prior to Hip or Knee Surgery

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- On my medical blog, I have discussed many topics surrounding…

Top Six Questions to Determine Serious Knee Pain or Need for Knee Surgery

--- Knee pain is a widespread complaint affecting people of…

Knee Replacement Surgery in Younger Patients

There has been much discussion in the medical community about…

How to Minimize Risks Prior to Joint Replacement Surgery

Determining potential risk factors for each patient prior to…

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