Dental
work after a joint replacement
American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons web site. This
web site answers when and why antibiotics are needed
after joint replacement surgery.
Deep
Vein Thrombosis American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons web
site. This web site answers several
common questions regarding deep vein thromboses. Pictures
are provided to help your understanding.
Hip Replacements
Activity
after a hip replacement
This is a web site of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, it answers what to expect in the hospital
and at discharge. A list of do's and don'ts are also
provided to help answer any questions.
Hip
replacement: AAOS This web site is sponsored by the American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It provides an overview of
why you might need a hip replacement. There are many
excellent pictures to illustrate the important points.
Discusses key point from presurgical evaluation to postoperative
recovery.
Hip
replacement: Medical Multimedia Group This web site is a patient's guide to artificial
hip replacement. There are several links to great images
to help illustrate important points.
Hip
replacement: NIAMS
This web site is sponsored by the National Institute
of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders.
It is written in an easy to follow question and answer
format.
Knee Replacements
Activity
after a knee replacement
This is a web site of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, it answers what to expect in the hospital
and at discharge. Medication, diet, and return to normal
function are also discussed.
Knee
Implants
This is a web site of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, it discusses implant design and construction
as well as several common variations. It also briefly
describes insertion of each component. Pictures are
provided to help your understanding.
Knee
Replacements
This is a web site of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, it discusses the cemented versus cementless
variations.
Unicompartmental
knee arthroplasty
This is a web site of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, it discusses unicompartmental knee replacements
and discusses if you may be a candidate for this surgery.
Unicompartmental
knee replacements
This website is an excellent edcuational site for unicompartmental
knee replacements. It provides many pictures to help
explain difficult concepts. This web site also explains
many pros and cons about this surgical procedure.
Manufactures of Joint Implants
The following web sites describe each company's products
for hip and knee replacements: Depuy
Shoulder
joint replacement
This web site is written by the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, it provides a good basic overview
of implant design and construction as well as postoperative
rehabilitation. Pictures are provided to help illustrate
the implant insertion.
Wrist Replacement
Wrist
joint replacement surgery
This web site is written by the American Academy of
Orthopaedic Surgeons, it provides a good basic overview
of implant design and insertion as well as post surgical
rehabilitation.
