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Subscribe to the BlogSevere Persistent Knee Pain Despite Total Knee Replacement
A doctor discusses research that shows 15% of patients still have severe knee pain 3-4 years after a knee replacement surgery.
Knee AVN (osteonecrosis) Helped with Stem Cell Injection
A doctor discusses how a stem cell injection was used to stop the progression of knee AVN (osteonecrosis).
Removing part of the Meniscus Increases unwanted Muscle Activity of the Knee
A doctor reviews why removing parts of a torn meniscus results in extra forces on a knee that can lead to more arthritis.
Platelet Rich Fibrin not Effective for enhancing Rotator Cuff Surgery
A doctor discusses research on the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in shoulder rotator cuff tears.
Vitamin D and Knee Arthritis
A doctor discusses the research behind Vitamin D levels and knee arthritis.
Computer Aided Knee Replacement Surgery: Does it Make a Difference?
A doctor discusses research showing that computer knee replacement surgery is no better than traditional knee replacement surgery.
Factors Associated with a Good Outcome after Knee Replacement
A doctor discusses research that shows that patients who are overweight and over 70 years old tend to do better with total knee replacement.
AAOS Guidelines on Rotator Cuff Repair: What wasn’t said was Surprising
The most recent AAOS rotator cuff surgery guidelines that reccomend against many routine shoulder surgeries are discussed.
