Is everyone who receives radiation at risk for cardiotoxicity?
Dr. Bryan King discusses who is at risk for cardiotoxicity.
What is cardiotoxicity?
Dr. Bryan King talks more about cardiotoxicity.
Does all radiation affect the heart or only radiation targeting in areas around the heart?
Dr. Bryan King talks more about whether all radiation or only some can affect the heart.
What is a revision total knee replacement?
Revision total knee replacement refers to a surgical procedure that replaces one or more parts from a patient’s previous knee replacement procedure. Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, defines and explains the different components of a revision total knee replacement.
Why could knee replacement implants fail?
Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, explains the different reasons why revision total knee replacement implants could potentially fail.
Why do knees start to hurt after they were previously doing well?
There are several reasons why a knee can hurt after replacement surgery. Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, discusses the potential causes.
What can you do prior to a knee revision surgery that will help with your outcome?
It's important to know how to get your body prepared for revision total knee replacement surgery. Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, offers helpful tips that patients can follow to improve their outcomes.
What happens after knee revision surgery and the expected recovery?
A well-balanced knee moves and bends well and provides good painless function. The recovery process plays an important role in achieving these objectives. Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, discusses the expectations for recovery after revision total knee replacement surgery.
When do you need knee revision surgery? What are the signs?
Revision total knee replacement may be prescribed for a number of reasons including weakness, a loosening of replacement components, or infection. Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, discusses the different symptoms and indications for needing revision total knee replacement surgery.
What happens during knee revision surgery?
Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, talks about the basic elements of revision total knee replacement surgery.
What are the alternatives to knee revision surgery?
Are there other treatment options to consider instead of revision total knee replacement surgery? Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, discusses potential alternatives.
What can you do to prevent knee revision surgery?
Can revision total knee replacement be prevented? Dr. Richard Davis II, an orthopedic surgeon at Premier Orthopedics at Atrium Medical Center, talks about a patient’s options.