An osteochondral defect (OCD) is an area of focal damage involving the articular cartilage that lines…
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The Pros & Cons of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
FRIDAY, May 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Robot-assisted total knee replacements tend to have better outcomes…
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Weight-loss surgery before kidney transplantation improves health and eligibility of patients with obesity and renal failure, Mayo Clinic study finds
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy promotes relatively rapid weight loss, reduces obesity-related health issues and…
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Hip might be reason for pain after knee replacement surgery
Experienced surgeon advises to always check the hip before going ahead with knee replacement. Dear Dr.…
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Bariatric surgery and cancer risk
When you think about obesity, you may not connect it to cancer. However, researchers long have…
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Why a B.C. man went to Mexico for surgery
He got tired of waiting years for knee replacement surgery in B.C. So Bruce…
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