Why do several joints start hurting at the same time? Joint pain that affects more than one area of the body can have many possible causes. While it may begin after an illness or injury, it can also be linked to conditions that need medical attention. Knowing what might be causing the pain can help […]
Tag Archives: Joint Replacement Surgery
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Are technological advances making orthopedic procedures more successful and less invasive? Orthopedics has had problems for a long time, like long recovery times, implants that don’t last long, and sports incidents that make it hard to play sports. With more than a million joint replacements done every year in the US and a global sports […]
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The American Academy of Orthoedic Surgeons (AAOS) runs the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR). It has reached an incredible milestone by keeping records of more than 4 million hip and knee replacement surgeries. AJRR’s 11th Annual Report talks about this accomplishment, which shows how important it is for shaping the future of orthopedic surgery, improving […]