Health News Archives
Artificial Knees
Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Those with highest levels are more apt to have joint replacement, study finds
Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis
Artificial Ankle Takes Giant Step Forward
Newly approved device allows pain-free mobility, experts say
Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery
Workouts counter functional decline, could ward off osteoarthritis, study says
A Checklist for Joint Replacement Surgery
Knowing what to expect before and after procedure aids healing, experts say
Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds
Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement
Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says
Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Study found results for both were same 2 years later
ER, Doctor Visits Topped 1 Billion in 2006
As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says
Total Knee Replacement Safe for Most Patients
It's not only cost-effective but benefits even high-risk cases, study finds
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