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After the anesthesia is given, a catheter (thin tube) may be inserted into your bladder. This prevents your bladder from becoming too full during or shortly after your knee replacement surgery. A tourniquet or blood pressure cuff will then be wrapped around your thigh to temporarily stop the flow of blood to your knee. This allows your doctor to see the surgical area clearly. To help reduce the chance of infection, your entire leg, from your hip to your toes, will be scrubbed with a special soap, and you will be covered with sterile sheets. The only area exposed will be the site where the knee replacement surgery is being performed. Your healthcare provider will begin by making an incision along the front of your knee. The joint is opened, and the ends of your worn-out bones are exposed. The ends of the shinbone and thighbone and the undersurface of the kneecap are then removed using special cutting guides and saws. The metal implant pieces are the...

Clots more likely to form in patients with cardiovascular disease , smokers and the elderly Rosemont, IL - When tennis star Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism earlier this year, the world’s attention was drawn to this often fatal medical condition which, although surprisingly not uncommon, is unfamiliar to most men and women. A common risk factor associated with clot development is surgery ; particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. Pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the lungs, occur when a clot that forms within veins elsewhere in the body – often in the lower legs or other limbs – breaks free and travels to the lungs, where it can cause serious complications. Pulmonary emboli can occur in patients of any age and common factors associated with an increased risk of clot development include: oral contraceptive use; cardiovascular disease; prior clot formation; clotting disorders; family history of ...

Clots more likely to form in patients with cardiovascular disease , smokers and the elderly Rosemont, IL - When tennis star Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism earlier this year, the world’s attention was drawn to this often fatal medical condition which, although surprisingly not uncommon, is unfamiliar to most men and women. A common risk factor associated with clot development is surgery ; particularly hip and knee replacement surgery. Pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the lungs, occur when a clot that forms within veins elsewhere in the body – often in the lower legs or other limbs – breaks free and travels to the lungs, where it can cause serious complications. Pulmonary emboli can occur in patients of any age and common factors associated with an increased risk of clot development include: oral contraceptive use; cardiovascular disease; prior clot formation; clotting disorders; family history of ...

Knee replacement patients may leave surgery with a lot of fear about their long term health and physical capabilities, but a new survey suggests that those fears could be quite far from reality. A survey from researcher John B. Meding, MD, was presented during the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Diego this week. The survey analyzed the daily life of 128 different knee replacement patients treated at Meding's practice and who had surgeries more than 20 years ago. The findings were that of those surveyed, living an active lifestyle including activities like swimming, biking and walking was quite possible. With an average age of 84 years, 70% of his patients surveyed said that they could walk the distance of five city blocks. On the other side of the results were just 3 participants of the 128 who felt as though they lived a life confined to their home. It's worth noting that the type of knee replacement surgery could als...

By Megan Hart | The Muskegon Chronicle   Phyllis Deiters knew she had to do something when she couldn't lift her right arm high enough to shampoo her hair. The 82-year-old Roosevelt Park woman had had two surgeries on the muscles and tendons surrounding her right shoulder and did physical therapy for about a year, but all measures failed to relieve her pain or let her lift her arm higher than her chest. So she decided to try what she thought was a more drastic measure: having a total shoulder replacement. “Not being able to use my arm, you can't live like that,” she said. Now, about four weeks after her surgery, she can wash her hair again and is starting to regain normal function. Greg Lindstrom | Muskegon Chronicle Phyllis Deiters, 82, performs an exercise with the help of Kevin E. Sprague, P.T., of Diversified Physical Therapy, in her Roosevelt Park home on July 20. Deiters does the rehabilitation exercises, which help ...

By  Nancy Parode , About.com Guide Question: Which Countries Require Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination ? If you plan to visit one or more of the countries listed below, be sure you have been vaccinated for yellow fever before you leave home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, yellow fever vaccinations and boosters are good for 10 years. Answer: Countries Requiring US Visitors to Show Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination Before Entry: Angola Benin Cameroon Central African Republic Costa Rica, if you have visited sub-Saharan Africa, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru or Venezuela Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Equatorial Guinea French Guiana Gabon Gambia, The Ghana Guinea Kenya Lesotho Liberia Maldives, if you are arriving from a yellow fever zone Mali Mauritania Mauritius (vaccine is not required, but bor...

The  electronic medical records system  has only recently started being used by hospitals in India and is used for keeping track of medical information such as the practice management system.   The best thing that  EMR  software has to offer is interoperability. This function allows different  EMR  software operating facilities to communicate, exchange data accurately, effectively and consistently in real time. This function also allows  EMR  software using physicians, pharmacies and hospitals to share patient information in real time.  This is because there is a lot of work to be done when transferring older patient  medical records  to the new  EMR  software. This means remaking all the data on paper and changing it to electronic data. A large percentage of physicians, when asked said they are much less satisfied with the use of scanned document images than that of regular electronic data. One of the bigg...

Orthopedics is one of the common procedures for which international patient often travel to India, orthopedic surgery and orthopedic treatment in India is available at state-of-the art medical centers. With fully-equipped operation theatres, expert orthopedic surgeons and the back-up support of labs and blood banks, Orthopedic hospitals in India provide comprehensive treatment for ortho related disorders.   Major surgeries performed are   Joint Replacement Hip Resurfacing Hip replacement Knee surgery Knee Arthroplasty Hand Reconstruction Arthroscopic surgery Trauma and Fracture surgery

The hospitals in India are accredited by NABH and the Joint Commission International, and are equipped with well qualified doctors, and supporting staff like nurses and technicians. Highly efficient and experienced doctors own super specialty hospitals that provide the opportunity for best health care services available in the country. Another main aspect that contributed to the increased medical tourism in India is the much affordable medical services, in addition to being cost-effective and highly efficient, thus benefitting those concerned about the rising healthcare costs.While extreme expertise is proven in the fields of orthopedics, dentistry, cardiac surgery, pediatrics and cosmetic surgery,  it has also evidenced the interest of tourists in ayurvedic treatments pioneered through Kerala, where natural and mental therapies are used to cure the patients. Homoeopathy and naturopathy are other popular medical services liked by international medical tourists. In additio...

Medical tourism in India provides affordable and quality healthcare and resources that offer choices for up to date, state of the art medical technology that may increase quality of life, life expectancy and preventive care for Nigerians. Why choose  India for surgery? India has one of the best qualified professionals in each and every field and this fact has now been realized the world over. Regarding medical facilities, India has one of the most competent doctors and world class medical facilities. With most competitive charges for treatment, India is a very lucrative destination for people wanting to undergo treatment of certain medical problems. India offers world class medical facilities, comparable with any of the western countries. India has state of the art hospitals and the best qualified doctors. With the best infrastructure, the best possible medical facilities, accompanied with the most competitive prices, you can get the treatment done in India at the lowest charge...

In the next 5 years to come, the Indian medical tourism market is said to grow double the size of any other medical tourism market. India provides medical tourism at an affordable rate in comparison to the other countries in the west. The facilities are world class and the patients are taken care of by the medical centers properly. Hence, India is a good bargain when it comes to medical tourism.  There are several benefits of medical tourism in India. The biggest among them is the cost. Medical treatment in India is offered at a lower cost than any other developed country in the world. Their air ticket expenses and accommodation expenditure, even if they are put up in a luxury hotel will not be more than their expenses in USA or UK. Patients will be able to save at least 50% of their cost if they choose India over other developed countries. The second advantage is that of good medical facilities and talented and experienced pool of professionals in the medic...