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Severe 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.