Robotic surgery does not eliminate the need for human surgeons, but some feel that it does make the humans better surgeons. The robot can help…

The use of an antibiotic pill prior to dental work has been thought to lower this risk. In 2013, The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons…

A commonly asked question by those seeking a joint replacement is how soon can I fly after the surgery? I generally recommend as soon as…

Several treatments for osteoarthritis exist, including exercise, weight control, bracing, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, Tylenol, cortisone shots and viscosupplementation, a procedure that involves injecting a gel-like substance…

The good news is that studies show that common types of knee replacements can last more than 20 years. One recent study on long-term outcomes…

A total hip replacement is a big surgery, and therefore deciding to have the surgery done is a big decision. Here are some signs to…

Healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared with the standard three to six…

Results of a new retrospective observational study showed patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated with intra-articular hyaluronic acid had a longer time to knee…

Depending on the location of osteoarthritis, a patient’s driving capability can be impaired and can show significantly increased total braking distance, according to recently published…

Hip replacement surgery has long been used to treat hip arthritis in elderly patients. However, concerns arise when a patient in his 40s, 50s, or…