Doctors Performing Heart Surgery Face Risks To Eyes Aug 30, 2008
(June 29, 1999) Referring physicians are too pessimistic about the risks of knee replacement surgery, according to a University of Toronto study in the June issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint. (Jan. (Science Daily)
COA News, Aug. 28 edition Aug 29, 2008
He will provide an overall picture of what patients should expect when getting a hip or knee replacement. A light lunch will be provided. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Ex-NBA star Tisdale has part of leg amputated Aug 27, 2008
Tisdale, now an award-winning jazz musician, under went treatment and later had knee replacement surgery and resumed touring. Tisdale was still undergoing chemotherapy when he told the AP in June that I feel better than ever. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bone cancer costs ex-NBAer Tisdale part of leg Aug 27, 2008
Tisdale, now an award-winning jazz musician, underwent treatment and later had knee replacement surgery and resumed touring. Tisdale was still undergoing chemotherapy when he told the AP in June that "I feel better than ever. I'm excited. I've got a whole new look on life. I look at life on a whole 'nother radar.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wayman Tisdale has part of leg amputated Aug 27, 2008
Tisdale, now an award-winning jazz musician, underwent treatment and later had knee replacement surgery and resumed touring. He has said that his latest album, ``Rebound,'' was inspired by his ongoing fight against the cancer. (FOX23.com, OK)
New type of anti-clotting drug misses testing goal Aug 27, 2008
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and partner Pfizer Inc. had been planning to apply late next year for U.S. regulatory approval to sell apixaban to prevent life-threatening blood clots, called venous thromboembolisms, in patients having knee replacement surgery. But early evaluation of results from a study comparing two daily doses of apixaban with two of an older blood thinner, enoxaparin, found they worked about the same because enoxaparin was more effective than it had been in previous patient... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 24, 2008 Aug 25, 2008
Having had total knee replacement surgery, and being at a loss as to how I would get to physical therapy, Fallbrook Physical and Occupational Therapy informed me about this wonderful service and coordinated my appointments. Funding for this much-needed and appreciated transportation service is by community donations and bequests. (North County Times)
Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis Aug 22, 2008
Osteoarthritis is especially common in the knee and hip and is the most common reason for total hip and total knee replacement surgery. The cost and time it takes for the MRI assessment of cartilage is about the same as a normal MRI, and diagnosis could be given on the same day as the test, the researchers said. (MEDLINEplus)
New Test to Diagnose Osteoarthritis Early Aug 21, 2008
OA is the most common reason for total hip and total knee replacement surgery. "It has all these painful consequences and makes it difficult to move it results in a severe loss of quality of life for those who are affected by it," says Regatte. (Newsmax)
Frost & Sullivan Honors ConforMIS for Its Contribution to Personalized Care Through its Customized Implant Development Technologies Aug 19, 2008
ConforMIS has entered a new dimension in advancing the scope of orthopedic implants," states Swathy. "Through the unique patient-specific approach, the company is able to target patients who benefit from early medical intervention and for whom a traditional total knee replacement would be too invasive. " Addressing this distinctive patient pool with its novel technology creates an opportunity to expand the market for joint implants. The technology provides a less-invasive alternative that... (PR Newswire)
Gardening? Golf? Briton, 65, prefers bullfighting Aug 18, 2008
The pensioner had a quadruple heart bypass six months ago and a knee replacement two years earlier. He said he decided to resume the sport because he missed it after his retirement in 2005. (BBC News -- Europe)
65-year-old matador makes comeback in Spain Aug 18, 2008
It was an impressive comeback for Frank Evans, a 65-year-old survivor of knee replacement and quadruple bypass surgery. "It felt fantastic. It is where I am happiest," a sweaty Evans, who goes by the showbiz name of "El Ingles" the Englishman said in a ringside interview after his first bout in three years. (USA Today -- News)
Funk leads JELD-WEN, eyes first major win Aug 17, 2008
Tournament host Peter Jacobsen, who had knee replacement surgery this year and is sitting out the Tradition with a sore hip, plans to play a full schedule in 2009. "That's while I am having all these surgeries this year,'' said Jacobsen, who has been plagued with injuries since turning 50 in 2004. ... Massy Kuramoto hasn't three-putted in his last 290 holes of tournament golf. 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Funk takes lead at JELD-WEN Tradition Aug 17, 2008
Tournament host , who had knee replacement surgery this year and is sitting out the Tradition with a sore hip, plans to play a full schedule in 2009. "That's while I am having all these surgeries this year," said Jacobsen, who has been plagued with injuries since turning 50 in 2004. (ESPN -- Golf)
* El Ingles returns to bullfighting Aug 17, 2008
At age 65, after enduring a knee replacement and quadruple bypass surgery, Spains only British bullfighter is stepping out of retirement and back into the ring ... He underwent knee replacement surgery and it went so well he could not resist planning a comeback. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Back in the ring: Toro! I say, toro! Aug 17, 2008
MADRID At 65, after enduring a knee replacement and quadruple bypass surgery, Spain's only British bullfighter is stepping out of retirement and back into the ring. Frank Evans, whose showbiz name is El Ingles the Englishman said his return is like succumbing to the lure of an old lover. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Michael Sokolove's 'Warrior Girls' Aug 15, 2008
The procedure leaves scar tissue and puts the athlete at risk for arthritis, even for knee replacement before menopause. And it's costly: one expert puts the tab for the surgery and months of rehab at $17,000 to $25,000 per injury. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Jaguars training camp Aug 15, 2008
Del Rio said that Hayward will be back "shortly.'' With Hayward sidelined, Kenny Pettway continued to work with the first team at left end. - Remaining on the sidelines were wide receivers Jerry Porter and Reggie Williams, defensive end Jeremy Mincey, safety Chad Nkang, defensive tackle Derek Landri and tight end George Wrighster. - The rain was probably a factor, but the quarterbacks and receivers were often off target during the brief practice, especially on the long passes. - Del Rio's... (Florida Times-Union)
Orchid to develop anticoagulant drug Aug 14, 2008
Orchid and Diakron sees considerable potential to further develop the Merck compound as a novel oral anticoagulant and position it uniquely first for the prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing hip and knee replacement and later for chronic use indications. On Wednesday, Orchid Chemicals shares ended up 1. (India Times)
Home turns parking lot to rose-filled courtyard Aug 14, 2008
The home is responding to a growing need for outpatient rehab - people who live in their own home and come to Jerome Home for rehabilitation after a hip or knee replacement. The home works with patients from the Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Hospital. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Lawsuit alleges kickbacks paid to local doctors Aug 13, 2008
He said he has been a consultant for Stryker for 20 years, working on intellectual property and design improvements for total hip and knee replacement systems. "I've never been paid to use a product, and I certainly wouldn't do that," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
RELATED: Doctors test hot sauce for pain relief Aug 13, 2008
Doctors are dripping the chemical that gives chili peppers their fire directly into open wounds during knee replacement and a few other highly painful operations ... In a pilot U.S. study of 50 knee replacements, the half treated with capsaicin used less morphine in the 48 hours after surgery and reported less pain for two weeks. (USA Today -- Tech)
OGE readies for new theme school year (3) Aug 12, 2008
Jankoviak added that the students will be able to participate in virtual reality activities such as frog dissection and knee replacement surgery. Putting it all together. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Chester hospital wins accreditation, is a primary stroke center Aug 11, 2008
The certifications encompass hip replacement, knee replacement, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction [heart attack], stroke and wound care. As part of the process, the West Chester hospital also became the first hospital in Chester County to be designated by the commission as a primary stroke center. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
More Americans Getting Prescription Medication, Study Shows Aug 9, 2008
The rate of knee replacement has more than doubled among middle-aged Americans since 2000. Copyright 2008 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Anesiva Q2 loss widens 59% Aug 8, 2008
Additional operating expenses related to the ongoing development of Adlea, which is being evaluated in Phase 3 trials for the treatment of acute pain following total knee replacement surgeries and bunionectomy surgeries. At the end of the quarter cash, cash equivalents and investments were $48. (San Jose Business Journal)
Aging population making more visits to the doctor's Aug 7, 2008
The rate of knee replacement surgeries doubled for people ages 45-64 between 2000 and 2006. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- News)
HEAP May Offer Increased Benefits Aug 6, 2008
Recovering from knee replacement surgery, Marie believes it will be a while before she can get around on her own. That's not all that weighs on her mind these days. (R News)
Need for Hip Replacements Is High Aug 5, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Both hip and knee arthritis are common among older adults, but the need for hip replacements seems to far exceed that for knee replacements, new research suggests ... In contrast, only 18 percent of women and 12 percent of men with knee arthritis were deemed to be candidates for a total knee replacement ... Those who reported potential symptoms of knee or hip arthritis were then examined by an orthopedic surgeon to confirm a diagnosis and to judge whether a total hip... (MEDLINEplus)
Love-ing her craft Aug 1, 2008
A knee replacement from a previous injury made standing the concrete too much to bear. "I never sat down when I was teaching," Love said. (The News-Herald)
SAIF told to pay for weight-loss surgery Jul 31, 2008
Doctors said he needed a total knee replacement. But by then, Sprague weighed 320 pounds, and the doctors decided he first needed gastric-bypass surgery to help him lose at least 100 pounds. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Bradley hoping for speedy return Jul 31, 2008
Tidbits Marlon Byrd wore his usual No. 22 during Wednesday's game, but wore No. 8 in batting practice, in honor of hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo, who underwent knee replacement surgery last week and has not returned to the team. Ramon Vazquez had three errors, four hits and four RBIs in Tuesday's game. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Obesity Not a Contraindication to Knee Replacement Jul 31, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obese individuals with arthritic knees should not be denied knee replacement surgery, researchers conclude, based on a new study showing that obese patients benefit from the surgery almost as much as their normal-weight peers. Roughly 55,000 knee replacements are performed every year in England to relieve the pain and disability of knee arthritis, according to the British research team that conducted the study ... Dr. Cyrus Cooper, at the University of Southampton,... (MEDLINEplus)
Newton riders defy age to race in Pan-Mass Challenge Jul 30, 2008
Then, while skiing, he tore his left ACL, which resulted in a knee replacement. He couldn t play tennis. (Newton Tab, MA)
No Justification For Denying Obese Patients Knee Replacements, Experts Argue Jul 29, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 28, 2008) There is no justification for denying obese patients knee replacement surgery: They benefit almost as much as anyone else from the procedure, concludes a small study published ahead of print in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ... Around 55,000 knee replacements are performed every year in England to relieve the pain and disability of knee osteoarthritis ... The research team monitored the progress of 325 people over the age of 45 for around six years after they... (Science Daily)
Hip-replacement facilities get a leg up Jul 28, 2008
"You shouldn't have to go downtown to get a knee replacement done," Mallon said. "This can be done safely and with high quality in the community.". (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Mountain man: Wilderness shapes a life Jul 28, 2008
"I can hardly walk right now. I've got to get a knee replacement, and even when I get it replaced, I'll be 82. "It's getting a little tough. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Raiders checking in for training camp Jul 24, 2008
Fassel, who is coming off knee replacement surgery on both legs, said he is anxious to get back into coaching but shot down any suggestions that it might be in Oakland. Please dont even bring that up, Fassel said politely. (SilverandBlack.com)
Report: Invest $10 a person for better health Jul 22, 2008
"Whether I need a knee replacement is not a life-and-death question. ... If I'm not obese and more mobile and don't kill my knees and therefore don't need that knee replacement, I'm not living longer, but I'm a lot cheaper.". For the report, the New York Academy of Medicine reviewed research on community-based disease prevention programs to find what works, and how well. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Insurance Cancellation Questions Could Spread Beyond California Jul 21, 2008
To me it is wrong that so many Americans think it is OK to get fat and expect the government or insurance companies to pay for their heart conditions, diabetes, and knee replacement surgeries. To me one earns the right to complain about the healthcare system only after they are leading a healthy lifestyle. (Wall Street Journal Blogs)
Hip resurfacing is alternative to replacement Jul 21, 2008
New gender knee is designed for womenMASON CITY A total knee replacement shaped specifically for women is now being offered by the Mason City Clinic. Mason City Clinic orthopedic surgeons are among the first surgeons in the North Iowa area to offer the Zimmer Gender Solutions Knee, the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman s anatomy ... Nearly two-thirds of the more than 400,000 annual knee replacement patients are women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics,... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old Jul 18, 2008
They include hip and knee replacement, cataract surgery, heart valve replacement, bypass operations, pacemaker implantation and treatment for slow-growing cancers that afflict areas like the prostate. According to the Census Bureau, there were 90,422 centenarians in America in June, up from 50,454 in 2000, and demographers project there could be 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Two New Speakers From AETNA and CIGNA Jul 17, 2008
A video showing the experience of a Medical Tourist going from the United States to Costa Rica for a double knee replacement who saved $80,000 on his surgery can be downloaded and watched at. "The interest in US and international insurance companies in researching and implementing Medical Tourism is a major reason for their attendance at the Congress. The Congress shall have a heavy focus on networking hospitals, facilitators and insurance companies. This is the first event in the world where... (PR Newswire)
Joint Replacement May Improve Osteoarthritis Symptoms In Older Adults Jul 17, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 16, 2008) Older adults who have hip or knee replacement surgery for severe osteoarthritis may take several weeks to recover but appear to have excellent long-term outcomes, according to a new report ... 27, 2007) Physiotherapy can improve the daily lives of patients who have had knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis in the short term, according to a new study ... 9, 2006) A study published in the October 2006 issue of Arthritis Care & Research examined whether an... (Science Daily)
Elderly Have Good Results with Joint Replacement Jul 16, 2008
The goal of the study, reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, was to clarify the risks and benefits of hip or knee replacement surgery in elderly patients. Dr. Mary Beth Hamel, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and colleagues examined the outcomes of 174 patients, 65 years of age or older, with severe osteoarthritis of the hip or knee who were followed for 12 months. (MEDLINEplus)
Letters to the editor (7/10/08) Jul 13, 2008
Knee replacement is successful. I am writing this letter in response to the recent article by Teeka Ballas ("Hip, knee replacements grow common even among the relatively young," June 27) ... Total knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful operations in all of medicine and certainly would never be considered a "deal with the devil.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Disruption Of Blood Sugar Levels After Heart Surgery Is Common Jul 13, 2008
16, 2006) When researchers examined records of nearly 6,500 hip or knee replacement surgery patients who were treated at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital between 2003 and 2005, they found that those who. (July 18, 2007) There are no high quality data to assess how well dietary treatments for type 2 diabetes work in people who have just been told they have the disease, but there is evidence that taking on exercise. (Science Daily)
Lunchtime mikes strike again at G-8 Jul 13, 2008
The talk turned to the president's mother, who had knee replacement surgery last month. "Two knee operations, two knees at the same time," Bush said, "because she didn't want to rehab but once.". (International Herald Tribune)
Lush yard provides haven for kids and adults alike Jul 7, 2008
Despite having had knee replacement and carpal tunnel surgeries, Beverly spends time nearly every day in her yard. I enjoy doing yard work, Beverly says. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Hospitals slower to see patients Jul 1, 2008
Longest waits are for knee replacement (162-day median wait), a type of nasal surgery called septoplasty (113 days) and hip replacement (106 days). Between 1998-99 and 2005-06, the amount of commonwealth money provided for state hospitals rose from $6. (The Australian)
Opinion: Medical road trips not worth the cost Jul 1, 2008
But do you really want to recover from your knee replacement or bypass in a place far away from family, friends and familiar surroundings. In many countries, doctors are not big fans of informed consent, which could mean you might not be consulted about all the risks of a procedure or medication. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Quit Rates "High" After Pre-Surgery Smoking Program Jul 1, 2008
Among a group of smokers who had hip or knee replacement surgery, 22 percent of those who went through a pre-operative smoking cessation program were still cigarette-free one year later. The quit rate is "surprisingly high," Dr. Hanne Tonnesen, of the University of Copenhagen, and colleagues report in The Clinical Respiratory Journal. (MEDLINEplus)
Innovative Health Experts Kick Off Detroit-Based Radio Show Jun 28, 2008
Future scheduled guests include: Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock team physician Robert Tietge, an expert in medicine and athletic knee replacement surgery. The Manhattan Group is affiliated with a network of 58,000 retail pharmacies nationwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Geisinger’s announcement of layoffs leads some to question hospital’s commitment to community Jun 27, 2008
She sat on a bench outside the main entrance Thursday, waiting for her husband who had just undergone knee replacement surgery. They take care of everything for the people here, Nelson said, gesturing to the houses behind her. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet Publish Results from Landmark Rivaroxaban Studies Jun 26, 2008
"The results demonstrate that we now seem to have an effective and safe oral anticoagulant for convenient prevention of VTE. This is of great importance since patients undergoing hip and knee replacements are at high risk of developing such potentially life threatening complications. The risk of VTE extends beyond hospitalisation and the new antithrombotic rivaroxaban will greatly facilitate extended outpatient treatment." NEJM Publication The first study published in NEJM, RECORD1 (REgulation... (Canada Newswire)
New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials Jun 26, 2008
WEDNESDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new anti-clotting drug that could be one of the long-sought alternatives to commonly used blood thinners has performed well in hip and knee replacement patients, physicians report ... In the knee replacement study, which included 2,531 patients, 9. (Health-Finder)
St. Joseph Opening Therapy Village Jun 25, 2008
is appropriate for any type of patient, most will be in recovery from hip or knee replacement surgeries ... Those recovering from knee replacements typically stay about two weeks, while hip replacement patients typically stay two to three weeks. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Aerobics + Pool = Weight loss Jun 24, 2008
She's had one knee replacement surgery and is due to have a second, and says the low-impact classes have helped her flexibility. "It's really crucial to helping me recover," she said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
System constraints forcing Canadian physicians to become medical brokers in prioritizing Jun 20, 2008
Hip/knee replacement candidates. Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore (June 19, 2008) Health-care system constraints combined with a lack of a uniform referral process are leaving Ontario physicians brokering which patients are in greatest need of hip and knee replacement, a study led by a St. Michael's Hospital researcher funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research has revealed ... "Findings from our study suggest several system factors are shifting the onus to physicians and... (EurekAlert!)
Jelly Shot Eases Joint Pain without Pills Jun 19, 2008
Colosimo said, "The idea of the products is that people with minimal to moderate degenerative changes in their joints to try to eliminate the inflammation, the cartilage growth, limit the pain and hopefully put off future surgery such as total knee replacement.". While it's not a miracle cure, Colosimo said there are few side effects to the injections designed to restore and increase the cushioning of synovial or joint fluid. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Drunk driver who killed teen gets two years in jail Jun 19, 2008
Mr. Broadbent, who has mostly recovered, but will likely need a knee replacement, was relieved the case has finally been put to rest. I'm just kind of glad it's over, he said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
State to probe hospital Jun 19, 2008
The federal investigation started in March and centered on the death of William Bobbitt Paschall, 76, who died a day after being admitted to the hospital for knee replacement surgery. It also prompted a threat from CMS to pull federal payments from the hospital. (News & Observer)
Aurora Health Care Top Quality System in Nation in Medicare, Premier Healthcare Alliance Pay-For-Performance Project Jun 18, 2008
The initiative focuses on improving the quality of patient care in congestive heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia, heart bypass surgery, and hip and knee replacement ... " About the Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration project The Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration is the first national project of its kind, designed to determine if economic incentives to hospitals are effective at improving the quality of inpatient care. Through the project, which was launched in 2003 and extended... (PR Newswire)
The other deadline you need to know Jun 17, 2008
Most recently, it has published valuable reports on cardiac care, diabetes, hip and knee replacement, infection rates and other hospital performance areas. Consumers can use these reports to ask questions before deciding where to undergo a procedure. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Student reports back from Body Worlds exhibit Jun 14, 2008
One display shows a body that has a pacemaker, another that has a knee replacement and another that has a rod that runs from the body s hip down to the knee. There is also a portion that shows babies and the different stages a fetus undergoes in the womb. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
