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13 Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Prior to Total Knee Replacement

By Ethan On February 22, 2017 · Add Comment
Making the decision to undergo a total knee replacement (TKR) can be daunting. The process can include finding a high-quality hospital and surgeon as well as estimating out-of-pocket costs; all with little direction and limited information. Following are some questions to ask your orthopedic surgeon to help you make a sound decision about [...]
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Healthcare Transparency - Flip the Switch in the Healthcare Store

By Ethan On January 24, 2017 · Add Comment
What if shopping for healthcare was like shopping in a grocery store. Would healthcare transparency exist in the aisles? Recent improvements to the healthcare system have made transparency better. But shopping for healthcare can still be a lot like shopping for groceries in the dark. Baking a Cake Imagine this. You decide you want to [...]
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The Best Tweets from the Digital Orthopaedics Conference

By Ethan On January 10, 2017 · Add Comment
2017 Digital Orthopaedics Conference
On January 8th, the inaugural Digital Orthopaedics Conference was held in San Francisco, California. Leaders from around the country met to discuss orthopedic healthcare trends. Topics included healthcare consumers, patient engagement, telemedicine, wearable technology, and the future of healthcare. I was able to catch some of the action through the live video stream provided by [...]
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One New Year Resolution Idea for Success in 2017

By Ethan On January 4, 2017 · Add Comment
Happy new year! With 2017 upon us, you may have recently spent time reflecting on 2016 and preparing for the upcoming year. While preparing, you might still be searching for a new year resolution idea so you can own 2017 and make it the best year yet! The one new year resolution idea that will [...]
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Shopping for Healthcare

By Ethan On December 20, 2016 · Add Comment
We are in the season of shopping. Whether you already have your holiday shopping completed, or you usually wait until the last minute, we should all be proactive when shopping for healthcare. A recent trend has been developing over the last few years about shopping for healthcare in the U.S. Maybe you have noticed the [...]
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Your Guide to Medicare in 2017

By Ethan On December 12, 2016 · Add Comment
Medicare prices are changing in 2017. This article will help you gain clarification about your coverage and answer questions about your Medicare health insurance. As you may know, different parts of Medicare cover different services. The specific parts of Medicare are parts A, B, C, and D; you may not be enrolled in all parts [...]
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Knee Pain - 4 Non-Surgical Treatments

By Ethan On November 29, 2016 · Add Comment
You may find yourself with knee pain while engaging in activities like walking, running, kneeling, and sports activities such as basketball or golf. If you are struggling to complete these activities without knee pain, a visit to an orthopedic doctor may be beneficial. Doctors don’t always have an immediate fix, and the problem may need [...]
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Could Your Knee Replacement Fail?

By Ethan On November 15, 2016 · Add Comment
Failure is a strong word, especially when it comes to your health. However, a total knee replacement (TKR), just like a healthy knee joint, can “fail” over time. It is important to know about primary and revision total knee replacement as well as reasons why your implant could fail and the possibility of a revision surgery in [...]
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7 Characteristics of Knee Replacement Products

By Ethan On October 31, 2016 · Add Comment
Note: This article contains many anatomical terms that were identified in a previous article, “What is Total Knee Replacement.” Many orthopedic device manufacturing companies exist, and many of them design and produce unique total knee replacement (TKR) products. The unique characteristics of [...]
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3 Considerations when Preparing for Total Knee Replacement

By Ethan On October 31, 2016 · Add Comment
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Total knee replacement (TKR) is an orthopedic surgical operation that can enhance people who may suffer from knee pain. Read here for more information about the total knee replacement surgical operation. Although TKR helps thousands of people every year, candidates for TKR should be prepared for the surgery in order to improve outcomes. Most [...]
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