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MIS Knee Replacement
People with knee pain now have a minimally invasive alternative to traditional total knee replacement--also known as total knee arthroplasty (TKA) – the Zimmer Minimally Invasive Solutions (MIS) Quad-Sparing TKA procedure. View Article
Knee Replacement Surgery Overview
In total knee replacement surgery, the bone surfaces and cartilage that have been damaged by arthritis are removed and replaced with artificial surfaces made of metal and a plastic material. We call these artificial surfaces “implants,” or “prostheses.” View Article
Hip Anatomy
The hip is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. When it's working properly, it lets you walk, sit, bend, and turn without pain. To keep it moving smoothly, a complext network of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons must all work in harmony. View Article
Hip Replacement Surgery FAQs
This page provides a brief introduction to hip replacement. It can help you make a list of questions to ask your doctor, but it is not meant to provide complete information. Check with your surgeon's office about more comprehensive resources and patient education materials. View Article
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the main problems facing today's workforce in the United States. Over $80 billion is spent each year due to back pain, it is the second most common cause of missed work days. Back pain is also the leading cause for disability between the ages of 19-45, representing 16% of all Worker's Compensation claims. View Article
