Knee Replacement

New Total Knee Replacements Specially Designed for Female Anatomy

New Total Knee Replacements Specially Designed for Female Anatomy Recently, two major orthopaedic implant manufacturers, (Stryker Corp. and Zimmer Holdings Inc.) announced the availability of total knee replacement implants specifically designed for women. We all know that men and women are different, but how does this relate to knee implants? The key difference is the […]

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Knee Replacement Surgery: A Women’s Health Issue. Delaying Treatment Can Harm Women’s Long-term Mobility And Quality Of Life

Knee Replacement Surgery: A Women’s Health Issue. Delaying Treatment Can Harm Women’s Long-term Mobility And Quality Of Life Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans-and women are suffering from greater osteoarthritis-related disability than men. Yet the topic of knee replacement surgery is rarely raised when women’s health issues are

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Knee Replacement Surgery: A Women’s Health Issue. Delaying Treatment Can Harm Women’s Long-term Mobility And Quality Of Life

Knee Replacement Surgery: A Women’s Health Issue. Delaying Treatment Can Harm Women’s Long-term Mobility And Quality Of Life Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans-and women are suffering from greater osteoarthritis-related disability than men. Yet the topic of knee replacement surgery is rarely raised when women’s health issues are

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