Daily Archives: February 20, 2009

Squeaky Hip Implants

February 20th, 2009 - 2:32 pm

With the growing success of joint replacement surgeries, patients have become accustomed to certain indignities related to having a metal replacement part in a hip, knee or shoulder. For example, they tend to set off airport metal detectors and attract … Continue reading →

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Superobese Struggle with Hip and Knee Replacement

February 20th, 2009 - 11:33 am

Common sense suggests that extra body weight severely stresses bones and joints. But until the findings of a new Mayo Clinic study were presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in Las Vegas, no … Continue reading →

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